Το Μάτι της Αυτοκράτειρας Θεοδώρας~ The Eye of Empress Theodora

Our  “Empress Theodora of Constantinople Necklace “ is Silver Gold plated embraced  with Green Agate, Ruby Drops Gemstones &Freshwater Pearls.

EMPRESS THEODORA OF CONSTANTINOPLE

Empress Theodora (c. 497–June 28, 548), wife of Emperor Justinian I, is regarded as the most powerful woman in Byzantine history. Because of her intelligence and political savvy, she was Justinian’s most trusted adviser and used her influence to promote religious and social policies in line with her interests.

Theodora was one of the most-influential women of the ancient world. She was a champion of women’s rights. She had laws passed  expanding the rights of women in divorce and property ownership , prohibiting forced prostitution, giving mothers some guardianship rights over their children, and forbidding the killing of a wife who committed adultery. She closed brothels and created convents, where the ex-prostitutes could support themselves. She brought an unapologetic notion of equal rights for women when she sat on the throne and influenced sweeping reforms that should stun modern readers.