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Freeborn women in ancient Rome were citizens (cives), but could not vote or hold political office. Because of their limited public role, women are named less frequently than men by Roman historians.
Feb 22, 2014 · However, the abducted women - led by Hersilia, the wife of Romulus - actually tried to intervene at this stage to prevent bloodshed. The story echoes the important role women played in linking families in Roman society - their family of birth and then of marriage. Follow us on YouTube!
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May 15, 2022 · It has been traditionally observed that images of imperial women represented and established expectations relative to the imperial house, rather than reflecting gender norms in Rome. When the time came for imperial women to be publicly represented, there was no standard of public images for Roman matronae .
