The Roman Mother (Routledge Revivals)

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Exploring the traditional Roman perspective on motherhood, this book delves into its republican roots and the various roles mothers played in society. It analyzes the legal status of mothers, the significance of widowhood, and the official encouragement of parenthood. The work also discusses the responsibilities mothers had toward their children and examines literary portrayals of both ideal senatorial mothers and malevolent stepmothers, highlighting the complexities and influences of motherhood in ancient Rome.