Roman men often idealized women, rivaling them to goddesses, who were the most beautiful and powerful women ever. They had a hard life, they had to work hard and raise children. For women taking care of children was seen as their main priority. Most men believed a good woman should be strong and fearless.
They were all respected as mothers, they were not usually ever married, that is because either they chose to or their families weren’t able to offer enough to attract an appropriate husband. Women back then didn’t have access to the rights that women do today, they could not inherit any of their husband’s money and belongings after they died nor could they divorce their husband, although he could divorce her.
They were all respected as mothers, they were not usually ever married, that is because either they chose to or their families weren’t able to offer enough to attract an appropriate husband. Women back then didn’t have access to the rights that women do today, they could not inherit any of their husband’s money and belongings after they died nor could they divorce their husband, although he could divorce her.