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Meaning of ius osculi




Felipe Lorenzo del Río

ius osculi
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Right to kiss on the mouth. In ancient Rome, male family members had a right over women, whether they were mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, or cousins, to know if they had drunk. Wine was thought to induce women to adultery and cause abortions. Wine was forbidden to all "decent" women.

  



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