Roman marriage Flashcards
What choice did the girl have?
the parents would choose her husband but she could refuse him if he had bad character
What was the dowry?
arranged at the betrothal and both families must agree, the exchange only happened at the marriage
What was the legal aspect of marriage?
not a legal thing and could be canncled at any time
Did they have a celebration party?
if they were wealthy maybe and could get gifts
What was important about the ring?
placed on the forth finger at their is a vein running to your <3
What was a cum manu wedding?
wife legally transferred to the hubby, she would inherit from hubby not dad and could become a matafamilias
What was a Sine Manu wedding?
women belonged to dad so inherits from him and no dowry is needed, children belong to their dad
What was a confratio wedding?
the most traditional for old, traditional families, cakes for the chief priest and a pronuba ran it
What was an Usus wedding?
no formal ceremony just a few witnesses, very common, t goo bad to dad must spend three nights with him
WHat was a coemptio wedding?
symbolically sold to hubby coin to rep the dowary
What was done the day before?
sacrifices of bulla and toys to thank for protection
What was the belt?
only untied by her hubby once she was married
Why was her veil flame coloured
vestal virgins
What would be worn in hair
flowers
What did the groom to before they left?
grab the bride from her mother showing pretend force
