The Sabine Women Flashcards
Who were the Sabine Women?
the women who were abducted by the romans so that they could increase their population and have children
Why did the Romans need to sends envoys to the neighbouring tribes?
they didn’t have enough women so would die out after one generation so asked for them from different tribes
What response did the envoys get?
they were dismissed and told to set up places for run aways
What does Livy say about the envoys?
“neighbouring states rejected them”
What did King Romulus do to retaliate?
hosted games in honour of Neptune to invite people from tribes to see the amazing city
What did the others thing then they saw Rome?
they were amazed at how fast the city had grown and bought everyone
What does Livy say about how Rome looks?
“amazed at how fast Rome had grown great”
What violence happened?
the women at the games where abducted by young Romans
How was the snatching organised?
some seized those around them and the most beautiful were saves for the richest men
What was the significance of Thalassius?
he gets the most beautiful women so he must be very important
What does livy say about the disorder of the games?
“the games broke down into fear and disorder”
What does Livy say about the beautiful women?
“they cried that nobody should touch her, for they were taking her to Thalassius”
How did Romlulus try to win over the maidens?
claimed that their predicament was there parents fault for not accepting their deal
How did the men treat the new women?
they were good husbands and consoled their wives for their loss
What were the women given?
they got citizenship
