The Roman Mother, first published in 1988, traces the traditional Roman attitude towards mothers to its republican origins, examining the diverse roles and the relative power and influence associated with motherhood.The author considers the legal position of the mother; the status of the widow; the official promotion of parenthood; and the duties of mother to sons and daughters and vice versa. Literary stereotypes of ideal senatorial mothers and of wicked step-mothers are also considered.
The Roman Mother, first published in 1988, traces the traditional Roman attitude towards mothers to its republican origins, examining the diverse roles and the relative power and influence associated with motherhood.The author considers the legal position of the mother; the status of the widow; the official promotion of parenthood; and the duties of mother to sons and daughters and vice versa. Literary stereotypes of ideal senatorial mothers and of wicked step-mothers are also considered.
Plates Photographic Sources Acknowledgements Preface 1. Sources and Parameters 2. Roman Family Relations 3. The Maternal Relationship and Roman Law 4. The official Encouragement of Maternity 5. The Roman mother and the Young Child 6. Mother Substitutes 7. The Roman mother and the Adolescent or Adult Son 8 . Mothes and Daughters 9. Conclusion Appendix 1 Tollere Liberos: the Birth of a Roman Child Appendix 2 Family Trees Inscriptions dedicated by a Mamma Some Useful Roman Dates Abbreviations Bibliography General Index Author Index Index of Inscriptions
Plates Photographic Sources Acknowledgements Preface 1. Sources and Parameters 2. Roman Family Relations 3. The Maternal Relationship and Roman Law 4. The official Encouragement of Maternity 5. The Roman mother and the Young Child 6. Mother Substitutes 7. The Roman mother and the Adolescent or Adult Son 8 . Mothes and Daughters 9. Conclusion Appendix 1 Tollere Liberos: the Birth of a Roman Child Appendix 2 Family Trees Inscriptions dedicated by a Mamma Some Useful Roman Dates Abbreviations Bibliography General Index Author Index Index of Inscriptions
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