Roman Marriage Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
Q
Spōnsus
A
Betrothed man
2
Q
Spōnsa
A
Betrothed woman
3
Q
Ānulus
A
The wedding ring
4
Q
Nūbere
A
To veil ones self (to marry)
5
Q
In mātrimonium dūcere
A
To lead into marriage
6
Q
Hymnaeus
A
Marriage hymn
7
Q
Stola mātrōnālis
A
Matron’s dress (worn outside)
8
Q
Mātrōnālia
A
Mother’s Day 1st of March
9
Q
Manus
A
The power of a man over his wife
10
Q
Ūsus
A
Pleb marriage
11
Q
Coēmtiō
A
Mock sale marriage
Had to have 5 witnesses
12
Q
Flammeum
A
Saffron colored veil worn by a bride
13
Q
Who dressed brides
A
Their mothers
14
Q
What was the name of the knot tied on the brides dress
A
Nōdus Herculāneus
15
Q
Who was the only person allowed to undo the Nōdus Herculāneus
A
The groom
16
Q
Cōnfarriātio
A
Most elaborate religious marriage (10 witnesses)
17
Q
What were the days of unlucky marriage
A
Ides kalends and nones
18
Q
Spōnsālia
A
Engagement
