Transitions Flashcards
What was the first transition phase that happened after birth and what happened in this ritual?
First transition phase (inspection and purification), Light represents fate shining upon the child (purification)
Child will be inspected for traits that are desired or undesired (physical disabilities)
Will be exposed if not desired
What was the Amphidromia?
A Greek ritual where the child became a member of the house.Introduced to the family and the house
What was the Dekate?
This is a greek ritual. On the 10th day of the child’s birth, the child is given its name and a celebration ensues
What was the dies lustricus
A roman ritual where it acts as the e ntry to the physical and social world for the child. It takes place 8 days after a girl is born and 9 days for boys. They received their name Family name, formal name and clan name.
Does the name give an identity and individuality
Was it morally correct to expose a named infant during ancient times?
No, names create the identity
If a child isnt name, they don’t exist as an individual . A name creates personhood. If said named child is abandoned, it is viewed as disgraceful as one is abandoning their own kin which has been marked by their name
What was the importance of the dies lustricus and other naming rituals?
children often died in the first 10 days of childbirth . Parents did not name the child until these 10 days is over as they deemed it pointless to name a child and then have them die.Therefore, these naming ceremonies are very important and the identity that is created is also important
What is a bullae?
A wear that represents childhood for boys and girls. A thing that children wore (maybe a protective charm?)
We don’t know why exactly this children wore it but we just know they did
The ancient Romans didn’t even know (lol?)
What are the cultural stages in infancy?
-4 and 5: basic mental behaviour develops
—Character of the child
Plato: social activity for children like games and talking
–Children start to play with each other
—Children were not supposed to work or study but after 5 it is expected for children to contribute to the family economy (Aristotle
Age 5- 7
-Important transitional age
-At 7, the child is different than how they were before
Before age of 7, children should be taught even if it is informal
After age of 7, they should attend formal education
When does puberty start for both ancient roman and greek youth?
At 14, the male begins to sexual development and physical changes
Voice drops and voice cracks
At 14 the female body starts to develop
Breast growth and periods start
Sexual attraction begins
What happens to the roman male at age 14?
Roman male hs their own agency in a legal sense at 14 but the fathers still have say over their lives well into their 20s
Male children are able to make their own decisions at 14
They do not need a legal guardian
Girls are still under guardianship at this age
At age 14, basic level education ended
What happens to athenian boys once this turn 18 and what are they classified as? Are there any restrictions still present on them?
-Athenian boys are enrolled in citizenship
-Vote, military training (epheia), political discussions
-Once they complete their training, they are deemed a full independent adult
–However father still have has in their lives even if they are legally an adult
What did Ciero realize about swaddling and what does it show?
Recognizes that swaddling is important but should cease after a certain period in infanthood so prevent injury
The child should learn how to move more
this is a modern fact about children so it shows their in-depth observations of children
What did the ancients know about breastfeeding and children in regards to nutrition?
Recognize that children should not breastfeed for long as the children needs for nutrients increases
Although they did not know about nutrients that children needed, they knew the child should be fed other sources like cow milk to keep the baby healthy
What was the Anthesteria? What did it celebrate? How long was it and what did each day represent?
A greek festival that took place during the fall. it celebrated renewal and rebirth. It was 3 days in total.1st day was the opening of wine for the wine god. 2nd day was a wine drinking contest for the wine god. Children also drank
This was most likely when children (3-4) were introduced to wine. 3rd day
Hermes is worshipped Ghost were roaming (supposedly) and drink was used to celebrate the dead
What was the Apatouria? What did it celebrate? How long was it, and what was the purpose of this celebration? When could male youth participant in it?
-It took place during Fall time
-3 days in length for celebration
=All adult males convened in frats (brotherhoods)
-Father introduced children to his frat
Child (male and female) is introduced from anywhere if newborn to 4 years
——fathers way of ID his child to the community and now him and the frat are responsible for the child
—————-Frat would prove the child legitimacy if it was ever questioned
old but it is not totally known
-Father made an animal sacrifice for feasting and would swear legitimacy over the child
(it takes a village to raise a child)
-At age 14, the male would cut his hair to signify his commitment to the brotherhood and would join it
