Young Women

Question 1

Kyrios

Answer 1

Greek
The male head of an Athenian household.
Has responsibility for and authority over his wife and other unmarried female relatives.
Decided whether or not a new born baby would be accepted into the family or exposed.

Question 2

Kyria

Answer 2

Greek
Female head of an Athenian household
The wife of the Kyrios
Under the direct control of the Kyrios

Question 3

Exposure

Answer 3

The ancient practice of leaving an unwanted baby outside the city to die.

Question 4

Dowry

Answer 4

An amount of money paid to the family of the prospective groom by the family of the bride.
5-20% of the Kyrios’ total wealth.

Question 5

Wetnurse

Answer 5

Woman who looks after and breastfeeds another woman’s baby. Common in Athens, wetnurses were usually slaves, foreigners or poorer citizens who charged for their services.