were became co-emperors as Severus had wanted. [12] This woman was Domna. [5] Her sons succeeded to the throne. Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Sallent, Feb 9, 2017. As most Romanophiles know, Julia Domna was the Syrian wife of the emperor Septimius Severus. Julia Domna was born in Emesa (modern day Homs) in Syria around 160 AD[6] This sculpted portrait of a woman depicts Julia Domna, who died in 217. Cameo of Empress Julia Domna. in Syria but became Empress of Rome. She received titles such as "Mother of the Invincible Camps". A civil war over the Roman throne broke out in 193, and shortly afterwards Severus declared himself emperor. in Busted!! empress. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/cleo-and-her-hairdo.290947/, https://cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=169647. Julia Domna is a philosopher from the Near East. [7] Her name, Domna, is an archaic Arabic word meaning "black"[8][9], referencing the nature of Elagabal which took the form of a black stone. Wife of one Roman Emperor, SeptemiusSeverus, and mother of two more, Caracalla and Ancient images of women are remarkable for their ambiguity. Turn covers this philosopher in some detail - including some of the Her joined eyebrows and abundant hair (probably false) with wavy locks drawn into a bun at the back of her head, are typical in representations of the Empress. 132.). the ruling of the Roman Empire. This sculpted portrait of a woman depicts Julia Domna, who died in 217. She continued to accompany with Severus during his military fascinating to watch. It's easy! Severus's choice of Julia for his wife illustrates. [30], As worded by William S. Greenwalt, in 217, "Caracalla began his own Parthian war over the rejection of his proposal to marry a Parthian princess. be noted that she was proud of her Syrian heritage and never forsook philosophers flourish. Me, too. ", Ancient Roman history, The Dutch Golden Age of Art (16th-17th century), Poker, blues guitar, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (My birthplace), Reggio Emilia, Italy (My ancestral home), Las Vegas, Nevada (My Mecca), One wife, two kids, one dog, two cats.

. [14] She gave birth to their two sons, Lucius Septimius Bassianus (Caracalla) in 188 in Lugdunum, and Publius Septimius Geta the following year in Rome. . Instead it mentions the With fully developed hips and breasts and an imperial crown of hair, the miniature woman served as a role model for the child to emulate and animate in life and in death. During daughter of Bassianos who married the Roman Emperor, Septimius (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen) Remove Ads Advertisement. In 187, she married Libyan-born Septimius Severus, who at the time was governor of the Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis. that she commissioned Philostratus to write the biography of She was View more from this theme in the Evans Gallery---144. Particular attention has been paid to the front view: the hair was carved in detail on the front of the sculpture only, and the rest left unfinished. [13] The marriage proved happy, and Severus cherished Domna and her political opinions.

Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian. In philosophy she is celebrated as the woman who restored philosophy to a

[42], According to Caillan Davenport, there is significant controversy about the dating of the titles, Last edited on 4 September 2020, at 10:56, Société française de numismatique et d'archéologie 1873, "The Sexual Habits of Caracalla: Rumour, Gossip, and Historiography", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Julia_Domna&oldid=976682970, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 September 2020, at 10:56. Later, however, both her bones and those of Geta were transferred by Maesa to the Mausoleum of Hadrian. THE LIFE OF JULIA DOMNA. Through Maesa and her husband Julius Avitus, Domna had two nieces: Julia Soaemias and Julia Mamaea, the respective mothers of future Roman emperors Elagabalus (r. 218–222) and Severus Alexander (r. Roman. Beatrice Zeller points out that Philostratus "speaks of Julia's [29] As explained by Caillan Davenport: [Caracalla] spent the majority of his reign outside Rome, departing the city in late 212 or early 213 for a campaign against the Alamanni on the Rhine, for which he claimed the title Germanicus Maximus. Empress was a fulfillment Plato's philosopher ruler from the Republic. Giovanna Montevecchi, Milan, 2008 (57-62).

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I was recently shown a year 19 coin using the same obverse die and am not sure if there ever was another die in use that year. Head of a woman with hairstyle of Empress Julia Domna, Photograph courtesy of the Yale University Art Gallery, Kate McK Elderkin, “Jointed Dolls in Antiquity,”, Eve D’Ambra, “Child’s Play: Beauty for Roman Girls,”, Sande and Turid Karlsen Seim, Acta ad Archaeologiam et Artium Historiam Pertinentia, 22.8, Maria Grazia Maioli, “Le vota delle donne e I giochi dei bambini, le alre facce dell’otium,”.

pursue links to some photos of the city at Homs, 2. Julia Domna’s coins are easily identified by their unique hairstyle.

some say she died on the order of the Emperor Maximus. [Tondo showing Julia Domna and family, 2nd century CE, Antikensammlung, Berlin, Image Source]Empress Julia Domna (c.170-217 CE), like any Roman Empressthough perhaps more than some, is a figure obscured by propaganda. (Note: Here are some important definitions to know to more fully understand the video: Ancient Rome esp. Ornatrices were specialized slaves and I guess very costly so only the rich could have afforded one. I'm amazed. See: Appoloinus of Tyanna, Julia Domna: Syrian Empress (Women of the Ancient World). Women Philosophers vol 1. ed. This was no mean achievement." acquaintance of her horoscope predicting future queenship that led (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Thus wig wearing may not have been as common as has been imagined; the practice of supplying marble statues with removable wigs in contrasting stone is not in itself evidenced for wearing wigs in antiquity. She was born in Syria but became Empress of Rome. There are several statues of her, some thought to even have a moveable hairpiece.


time, she accompanied her husband on his campaigns. Syriatourism.org site. scholars who say that Domna never lost her interest in ancient Syrian History says that the roman empress Julia Domna was born in Emesa, lived in Rome and died in Antioch. 222–235). It appears that she was interested in the Pythagoreans and it is said Appolonius of Tyana & the Shroud of this marriage, she gave birth to two sons, Lucius Septimius Bassianus Her name, Domna, is an archaic Arabic word meaning "black", referencing the nature of Elagabal which took the form of a black stone. It's a fun read for me. She was the youngest daughter of the high priest of Baal, Julius Bassianus, and sister to Julia Maesa. emeperor and had been stationed in various parts of the empire,

It is possible, therefore, that these elaborate hairstyles were made entirely with the empress's own hair and not wigs as previously assumed. Bassianus accepted Severus' marriage proposal in early 187, and in the summer the couple married in Lugdunum (modern-day Lyon, France), of which Severus was the governor. that she starved herself to death after the murder of her second son -

campaigns. Domna accompanied Caracalla to Antioch, where she established her chancery while he advanced to the frontier. At the Battle of Lugdunum in 197, Severus defeated and killed Albinus, establishing himself as Emperor. rule together, however, and they were constantly warring with one [15], After the Roman emperor Commodus was murdered without an heir in 192, many contenders rushed for the throne, including Domna's husband Severus. What we know She was the youngest daughter of the high priest of Baal, Julius Bassianus, and sister to Julia Maesa. The war ended in 197 with the defeat of the last of Severus's opponents. - some says Several medallions for Domna were issued by Severus as early as 207, on the reverses of which is "Vesta Mater" (Mother Vesta), which, according to Molly M. Lindner, "could refer to an invocation to Vesta during prayers and supplications that the Vestal Virgins made whenever they prayed publicly". Representations of Women. [39], Domna is remembered for having encouraged Philostratus to write the Life of Apollonius of Tyana. This coin was the last use of the first hair style portrait with the other year 20 type for Julia using the second hair style. As a young woman she married Septimius Severus, a Roman. 1. I got this coin in the mail today and I'd like to write something about the person depicted on it. Her realistic face, turned to the right, expresses strength and serenity. Julia Domna (Latin: [ˈjuːli.a ˈdomna]; c. 160 – 217 AD) was Roman empress consort from 193 to 211. Apollonius of Tyana, a Pythagorean Philosopher. Copyright © 2011 Mount Holyoke College Art MuseumLower Lake Road, South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075-1499This page maintained by the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum.

Severus, coming from the north into Rome, overthrew Julianus and had him executed.

Domna built "the most splendid reputation" by applying herself to letters and philosophy. She was born in Emesa (present-day Homs) in Roman Syria to an Arab family[2] of priests of the deity Elagabalus. ornatrices too rare and thus only for the rich as Ms.Stephens mentioned.

Her joined eyebrows and abundant hair (probably false) with wavy locks drawn into a bun at the back of her head, are typical in representations of the Empress. This interview gives insight into her background as a hairdresser.She brings an interesting perspective on hairstyles in Ancient Rome. In the 19th century, an antiquarian mounted the female head onto the fragmented, draped bust of a man. Caracalla's mother, Julia Domna, accompanied her son on his provincial tour. There is some fantasy involved in the series, i.e., the gods intervention at times, but overall I have found the book follows the rise of the Severans fairly accurately. The title Pia Felix Augusta (Latin: [ˈpi.a ˈfeːliːks au̯ˈɡusta]) which she received after Severus' death was "perhaps a way of implying that Domna had absorbed and was continuing her husband's attributes" after his death.[24]. This official portrait was designed to stand in a public place to help disseminate the image of the imperial couple.
Unlike most wives of the When Severus died in 211 in Eboracum (York), Domna became the mediator between their two sons, Caracalla and Geta, who were supposed to rule as joint emperors, according to their father's wishes expressed in his will. You know I got to post mine again.


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