I remember learning Vashti was really a hero. I had not been steeped in her as evil, but I got involved in Esther's bravery, etc. Your point is well taken, we have an obligation to learn more about the named and unnamed women in our history. I know there are new midrashim on Lilith, so let's look at others and do the same for them. For me, "The Red Tent" did that for Dina. I am not a scholar but I am a voracious reader and this site would be a good place to collect the stories.
I remember learning Vashti was really a hero. I had not been steeped in her as evil, but I got involved in Esther's bravery, etc. Your point is well taken, we have an obligation to learn more about the named and unnamed women in our history. I know there are new midrashim on Lilith, so let's look at others and do the same for them. For me, "The Red Tent" did that for Dina. I am not a scholar but I am a voracious reader and this site would be a good place to collect the stories.