Men and Women Flashcards
1
Q
who is the paterfamilias?
A
the head of a Roman household
2
Q
what could the paterfamilias do?
A
They had complete control over his family, financially and leagally
He could arrange marriages for his children and even force them to divorce their husbands/wives
3
Q
what could the paterfamilias do to his son?
A
The father had absolute power over his son, which was valid until the father’s death
He could imprison, whip and even kill him
He could also sell his son into slavery
4
Q
what is a woman’s role in the household?
A
5
Q
who is eumachia?
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