The Kyria

The Kyria

1. Kyria= Woman of house (wife)

2. had fewer rights

3. not allowed own money or property

   • could only handle enough money to feed family for a week

4. no political rights

5. father paid a dowry to husband

   • if husband divorced wife the money would have to be paid back
     • women treated like objects and pocessions

6. women weren't allowed to go out in public unless accompained by a male family member and covered up

7. played a vital role in the running of the household

   • in charge of making sure slaves did their jobs
   • oversaw spinning and weaving in Gynaikon
   • managed store rooms and ensured family had enough food to live off
   • produced children
     • like the roles considered typical of a woman