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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Smojo, post: 2760037, member: 78058&quot;]There&#039;s something about those Severan women, ya the Julia&#039;s.</p><p>They all seem like they were born to lead. But in a mans world they ruled somewhat in the shadows. But I assume all of Rome knew who was calling the shots.</p><p><br /></p><p>Julia Varia or Julia Maesa &quot;Augusta&quot; as we know her. Everyone knows she was Julia Domna&#039;s sister as well.</p><p>Both born in Roman Syria from Julius Bassianus a high priest.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is believed she was born in 165 AD because she married Julius Avitas Alexianus in 180 AD. Most Roman ladies were wedded at the age of 15.</p><p>Her histirical prominence is no doubt due to her sister Domna and her marriage to Septimus Severus in 187 who the became Emperor 193-211.</p><p><br /></p><p>With her sister Domna having all the connections, Maesa followed her to Rome. Where they made a name for themselves in Roman history.</p><p>Maesa had 2 daughters, yep both Julia&#039;s. Soaemias first, and Mamaea second.</p><p>We all know the history of the Severan period. All the killing, suicide and the assassinations. </p><p>If you don&#039;t it&#039;s a great period to educate yourself about. Google, wiki, and theres a nice little read at the total war center forum, follow the link below.</p><p><a href="http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?679594-The-legacy-of-Julia-Maesa-and-her-children" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?679594-The-legacy-of-Julia-Maesa-and-her-children" rel="nofollow">http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?679594-The-legacy-of-Julia-Maesa-and-her-children</a></p><p><br /></p><p>It may have turned out a little different if Mamaea hadn&#039;t talked Alexander Severus to bribe or pay off the Alamani. Which turned their troops against them.</p><p>Which led to Maximinus Thrax, the Emperor who started the 3rd century crisis.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]634145[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>Julia Maesa</b>&nbsp; AR</p><p>18mm, 3.0g, Rome 223-226 AD</p><p>JVLIA MAESA AVG: draped bust right</p><p>SAECVLT FELICITAS: Felicitas standing left holding patera over lit altar, and holding long caduceus</p><p><b>☆</b> in right field </p><p>RIC 271</p><p><br /></p><p>Please comment or share your Severans or Julias or what ev <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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