nishments of death and sever beatings seemed perfectly reasonable at the time. On the other hand, men were allowed to have mistresses and have sexual relations with monogamous partners, and this was considered okay by most people. Along with marriage came a variety of obligations and expectations. Bearing children was a difficult and complex procedure. It was made to also be a social interaction and gathering process. Men were completely excluded from this operation. Low-grade women had their female neighbors help deliver the child. Noble women had their nursemaids and mid-wives help with the process. There were often several women in the room during this process to overlook and help. It was considered a formality to be invited to watch the birth of a future princess or princ
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