Matronalia
ancient roman religion matronalia matronales feria festival celebrating juno lucina goddess childbirth juno brings child light motherhood mater mother latin woman general original roman calendar traditionally thought established romulus first day year first day march martius month mar also feria marti date festival associated dedication temple juno lucina esquiline hill circa bce possibly also commemoration peace roman sabine day woman would participate ritual temple although detail preserved observation wore hair loose roman decorum otherwise required wear allowed wear belt knot clothing place home woman received gift husband daughter roman husband expected offer prayer wife woman also expected prepare meal household slave given day work roman men saturnalia