Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... distinct apartments , in the highest and most retired part of the house , and among the wealthier classes these rooms were often kept locked and guarded . Women belonging to the royal fami- lies were not even allowed to go from one part.
... distinct apartments , in the highest and most retired part of the house , and among the wealthier classes these rooms were often kept locked and guarded . Women belonging to the royal fami- lies were not even allowed to go from one part.
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... allowed to appear in the pre- sence of men ; and never without veils . This cover- ing was probably made of transparent stuff ; for Iphi- genia speaks of seeing her brother through " the veil's fine texture . " Eustathius says , " Women ...
... allowed to appear in the pre- sence of men ; and never without veils . This cover- ing was probably made of transparent stuff ; for Iphi- genia speaks of seeing her brother through " the veil's fine texture . " Eustathius says , " Women ...
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... allowed to be present at banquets , and it is not supposed that they ever ate in the same apartment with the men . The restraint of female influence being thus re- moved , it may be presumed that the outward forms of decency were less ...
... allowed to be present at banquets , and it is not supposed that they ever ate in the same apartment with the men . The restraint of female influence being thus re- moved , it may be presumed that the outward forms of decency were less ...
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... allowed to attend his bride , but sent one of his friends for that purpose . Blazing torches were carried before the young couple , and music followed them . Homer thus describes a bridal procession : " The youthful dancers in a circle ...
... allowed to attend his bride , but sent one of his friends for that purpose . Blazing torches were carried before the young couple , and music followed them . Homer thus describes a bridal procession : " The youthful dancers in a circle ...
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... allowed men who had no sons to leave their estates to daughters , and express laws were made to secure the property in the family , by regulating the marriage of heiresses . The daughters of several Grecian monarchs carried their ...
... allowed men who had no sons to leave their estates to daughters , and express laws were made to secure the property in the family , by regulating the marriage of heiresses . The daughters of several Grecian monarchs carried their ...
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