Eritha

Imagine a time long, long ago, even before your grandparents' grandparents were born! That's when Eritha lived. She was a special helper called a priestess in a place called Pylos. Think of her like a very important leader in her town, helping with religious jobs and making sure things ran smoothly. She was a big deal because women back then didn't always have such important jobs!

Eritha wasn't just any priestess; she was one of the most important ones in Pylos! She had her own land and even had people, mostly women, who helped her. It was like having your own little team to help you with your tasks. She was in charge of giving out special religious gifts, which was a very trusted job. She had more freedom and power than many other women in her time.

One day, Eritha had a disagreement about her land. She believed some of her land belonged to her god, so she thought she shouldn't have to pay as many taxes. It's like if you thought your favorite toy was so special that you didn't have to clean your room as much! We don't know exactly how it ended, but it's super cool that we know about it today.

Eritha is famous because the story of her land problem is the oldest legal argument ever found in Europe! It's like finding the very first drawing a kid ever made. This story tells us a lot about how people lived, how women were treated, and how their government worked way back then. She's a real peek into the past!