Some women could read and write, but little of what they wrote has been preserved. Therefore, since we cannot rely on information produced by women, it is necessary to look at other sources in order to get a more accurate picture of the life of elite and non-elite women in ancient Rome.
Canusian sheep: sheep from Canusium with dark wool
Di Manes : spirits of the dead
Falernian vineyards: vineyards on Mt Falernus that produced a fine wine
Guardianship : the management of the affairs of a person who is legally unable to do so on her or his own
Matron: an elite, adult woman
Proscription: during the civil wars, a way to get rid of political enemies and take their property
Triumvirs: three powerful individuals dominating Rome