Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... favor . Sacrifices were likewise offered to Juno , Minerva , Venus , the Fates , and the Graces . When the victim was opened , the gall was taken out , and thrown behind the altar , as a symbol that all anger and malice must be cast ...
... favor . Sacrifices were likewise offered to Juno , Minerva , Venus , the Fates , and the Graces . When the victim was opened , the gall was taken out , and thrown behind the altar , as a symbol that all anger and malice must be cast ...
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... favor of this goddess . The old laws of Athens expressly forbade that women or slaves should practise physic ; but one Agnodice , having disguised herself in male attire , studied the art under a skilful professor , and made the fact ...
... favor of this goddess . The old laws of Athens expressly forbade that women or slaves should practise physic ; but one Agnodice , having disguised herself in male attire , studied the art under a skilful professor , and made the fact ...
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... favor . In consequence of their en- treaties , the old law was repealed , and women were allowed the attendance of female physicians . The Grecians generally wrapped infants in swad- dling bands , lest their tender limbs should become ...
... favor . In consequence of their en- treaties , the old law was repealed , and women were allowed the attendance of female physicians . The Grecians generally wrapped infants in swad- dling bands , lest their tender limbs should become ...
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... favor of the proposition . Every woman was required to leave one of her children , as a hostage . of her return ; the others they carried in their arms , to soften the feelings of their parents . They pro . ceeded to the Sabine camp ...
... favor of the proposition . Every woman was required to leave one of her children , as a hostage . of her return ; the others they carried in their arms , to soften the feelings of their parents . They pro . ceeded to the Sabine camp ...
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... favor , and he was ac- quitted . Cæsar did not believe that Pompeia was aware of the intentions of Clodius ; but he immedi- ately repudiated her , saying , " the wife of Cæsar must not even be suspected . " On this occasion , Cicero ...
... favor , and he was ac- quitted . Cæsar did not believe that Pompeia was aware of the intentions of Clodius ; but he immedi- ately repudiated her , saying , " the wife of Cæsar must not even be suspected . " On this occasion , Cicero ...
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