A Roman gold snake bracelet found on the arm of a woman who was killed by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 CE near Pompeii, inscribed on the inside ‘DOMINVS SVAE ANCILLAE’ which means “From a master to his slave girl.” [720×549]
A Roman gold snake bracelet found on the arm of a woman who was killed by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 CE near Pompeii, inscribed on the inside ‘DOMINVS SVAE ANCILLAE’ which means “From a master to his slave girl.” [720×549]
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You silver-tongued devil you
Makes sense roman slave owners usually treated their slaves pretty well.
This would be a present to a favorite rape victim and not just something generally adorning all slaves of the household, correct?