This paper explores the weird and fascinating practice of adult breastfeeding in Ancient Rome. In it I examine possible connections between historical-mythological depictions of women breastfeeding their own parents, the columna lactaria and pharmacological uses of human breast milk in the medical and scientific writers. Ultimately I argue that the social perception of adult breastfeeding at Rome…
Even pagans realized the divine value of breastfeeding. Take another look at the relief. Notice how the person she’s breastfeeding isn’t a baby. Now I know pagans engaged in all kinds of strange and sinful customs, but there were cross-cultural similarities between different ancient people groups, irrespective of the worship of YHWH. Commentaries such as…
How it influenced the baroque painters By Kamna Kirti This is an exemplary story of a woman Pero who secretly breastfed her imprisoned father Cimon who was starving to death in prison. The selfless devotion of Pero to nourish his father Cimon at her own breast is called “Roman Charity”. It is history’s most altruistic story of honoring one’s parent. History of Roman…
Ancient Practice
Adult Breastfeeding was not unheard of in the Roman Empire. “You may have realized how sensitive your nipples are after nursing your child. Whatever the reason, the idea is in your head. You’re not the first, though! The concept of erotic lactation has existed as far back as the Roman Empire.” — The Complete Guide…
Christ-centered ANR 