Pietas, by Jean Pénicaud II, refers to a 2nd century BC Roman legend in connection with a Pietas temple. Micon, who had been condemned to death, was visited daily in his cell by his daughter, Pero, who nursed him from her breast and so prevented him from dying of starvation. 1545 Walters [1565×1800]
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In Roman culture, pietas signifies a strong sense of duty, loyalty, and reverence, encompassing religious devotion, familial obligations, and civic responsibilities. It’s not just religious piety but also a broad moral virtue that shaped Roman values and behavior.
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