Marina Andrijašević, MA
Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
Associate researcher
marinchex@live.com
Scientific paper
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3773307
Abstract: This paper discusses the position of Roman women in the Late Republican period, featuring an example of Cicero’s wife Terentia, real Roman matron. Very little is known about women, and their quotidian routine and chores. Since there are no “female” historical sources on lives of female slaves, maids, girls, wives, or old ladies, we must turn to male authors. This paper is based on the letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero, which mention his wife Terentia. As this correspondence was not intended to be published, it can be a valid source for researching her life and character. By doing so, we will analyze the traits and duties of Roman matrons, as well as their role in family and social life.
Keywords: Terentia, Cicero, Roman women, Roman marriage
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