Ciceronova žena Terencija kao mater familias

Abstract

U ovom radu bavićemo se položajem rimskih žena u doba pozne Republike, i to na primeru Ciceronove žene Terencije, prave rimske matrone. O ženama i o njihovom svakodnevnom životu i poslovima veoma malo se zna. Pošto nemamo „ženske“ izvore o načinu života robinja, sluškinja, devojaka, gospođa i baka, moramo se okrenuti muškim autorima. Kao osnovu za naše istraživanje uzeli smo pisma Marka Tulija Cicerona, a u fokus smo stavili lik njegove žene Terencije. Kako ta prepiska nije bila namenjena objavljivanju, može se smatrati validnim izvorom za istraživanje ove teme.

This paper discusses the position of Roman women in the Late Republican period, featuring an example of Cicero’s wife Terentia, real Roman matron. Very little is known about women, and their quotidian routine and chores. Since there are no “female” historical sources on lives of female slaves, maids, girls, wives, or old ladies, we must turn to male authors. This paper is based on the letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero, which mention his wife Terentia. As this correspondence was not intended to be published, it can be a valid source for researching her life and character. By doing so, we will analyze the traits and duties of Roman matrons, as well as their role in family and social life.