Xenophon (Ischomachus) was born in Athens in 428 BC in a fairly wealthy family of an Athenian knight, thus giving him access to certain privileges of the aristocracy of ancient Greece. Before his death, Xenophon was exiled from Athens, probably because he fought under the Spartan king Agesilaus II against Athens at the Battle of Coronea (however, there may have been driving causes, such as his support of Socrates, as well than the fact that he had taken service with the Persians). His date of death is uncertain, but it is generally accepted today that he died in 354 BC. Xenophon was a Greek historian, soldier, mercenary, philosopher, and contemporary and admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on history, the preservation of the words of Socrates, and his descriptions of life in ancient Greece and the Persian Empire. Additionally, he wrote a book, Xenophon's Onomicus (The Estate Manager), which focuses on the internal affairs of ancient Greece. This essay will focus on the roles that Xenophon believes women should play in society. Since the dawn of time, women throughout human history have been relegated far from social life and Greece was not an exclusion. Women could not own any property except their clothing, jewelry, and their own slaves; the dowry, because it was under the total control of the husband and belonged to him; and enter any translation. Furthermore, it was even believed that women had the right to be citizens of Athems, but only for the purposes of marriage and childbearing. However, in Athems, women still played an important role in running the home. And the reason for this was the belief that God created women so weak to stay at home and take care of posterity, resources and slaves, unlike men, who were born to surpass......mid paper... ...in some cases, the husband must teach his wife basic skills and control her behavior. And from Xenophon's conversation it is clear that he was fully involved in this process. In his book, where he describes his conversation with Philesia, we can see that Ischomachus always teaches and gives advice, at a time when his wife only asks him questions and carefully obeys him. In conclusion, it is important to say that Xenophon believed that women should play a very important role in the household. They must take care of posterity and slaves, know the location of all the goods their husbands brought, and present themselves in a simple and tasteful manner. However, the greatest irony is that Xenophon, who strives for well-being, respect and high status in a society, was ruled entirely by his young wife and, in some cases, was her personal servant..