THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN ANCIENT RELIGIONS

The article examines how the image of a woman as a religious symbol has been reflected in different religions, historical periods and cultures, as well as how it is associated with her role and values in society. The image of a woman has a special significance not only in a spiritual or religious context, but also in the social and political environment. The article aims to study how changes in cultural and religious life have occurred through religious images of women, as well as how these images have shaped views of women in society. Using the analyzed materials and examples, the article shows how the image of women as a religious symbol has developed over time and how its role in modern society has changed.