We agree that we're talking about myths and legends. Precision still matters. For example, the early Christians believed we are all children of God:

John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

Yes, the ruling cultures of the time looked down on women. The early Christians did not. They were universalists:

Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus