Wrong Answers Flashcards
Where is the Pythia located
Delphi
what were the jobs of the Pythia
.deliver prophecies from the gods
.give advice on how to remove religious pollution
.burn loral leaves
what type of women were allowed to participate in the Panathnaia
Ergistini
Citizens/Athenians
Arrephoroi
what were the main differences between a Pornai and a Hetaira
Hetaira were free women/Pornai were slaves
Pornai worked in brothels under Lena
Hetaira could set their own prices
Hetaira were for entertainment/Pornai were just for sex
Pornai were less/not educated
How did Aspasia live with and why was it scandalous
Pericles, they lived as though married which was scandalous because she was a foreigner and a Hetaira
Why was the marriage of the Flaminica Dialis important
They were married to the Flamin Dialis
They had to be virgins when married
If their husband died she had to resign
what were the duties of the Flaminica Dialis
.Sacrifice a ram to Jupiter every 8 days
.Attend religious festivals with her husband
.Not cut her hair or nails in Juna
.Make a cloak for the Flamen Dialis
why were the Sibylline books important
consulted in times of emergency
why was Cytheris freed by Eutrapelus
so that she could charge clients more money
Why was Camilla an expert at using weapons
She was trained by her father so she developed masculine skills which a father would teach his son
She was also the favourite of Diana goddess of hunting who would presumably help her when fighting
how were mythical warrior women different to real ancient women
Amazons: lived without men and did not want male babies, when real women were expected to marry and have children, especially sons who could then inherit
Amazons: trained to fight and kills, whereas girls would be trained in domestic skills which were deemed more important in their later lives.
Camilla: was an unmarried virgin who had no intention of finding a husband, this was unusual as real women were expected to marry as they needed the support of men
Camilla: spends time outdoors/hunts whilst women in Athens spent time indoors to preserve modesty
what does Pandora mean
all gifts
where were women expected to stay inside
to ensure legitimacy of children
for modesty
to retain pale skin
why was it important for women to have children
to produce heirs to advance the wealth of the family
what were two jobs of a Matrona that was not having children
caring for sick family or children
managing finances
