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May 24, 2026Phoenix0 citations

Femmes impériales, politique et religion : le cas de Domnica Augusta Valentis uxor

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MGMartina Garibotti

Key Points

  • This research explores the historical role of Domnica, wife of Emperor Valens, in shaping religious policies and defense strategies.
  • Analysis of historical sources regarding Domnica's influence and actions.
  • Examination of her role during the defense of Constantinople after the Battle of Adrianople.
  • Discussion of the dynamics between the Valentinian and Theodosian dynasties.
  • Domnica influenced Valens' religious policies, impacting the political landscape.
  • She played a key role in the defense of Constantinople post-Adrianople.
  • Domnica's position as an intermediary reflects the complex role of women in late antiquity despite societal constraints.

Abstract

Abstract: Cet article s’interroge sur le rôle de Domnica, épouse de l’empereur Valens, dont l’importance historique demeure très obscure en raison de la rareté des sources disponibles. Présentée comme influençant la politique religieuse de Valens, elle apparaît plus tard comme une actrice essentielle de la défense de Constantinople après Andrinople. Domnica a ainsi été une intermédiaire cruciale entre les dynasties valentinienne et théodosienne, et ce, en dépit de l’agentivité limitée accordée aux femmes durant l’Antiquité tardive. Abstract: This study investigates the role of Domnica, wife of Emperor Valens, whose historical presence is largely obscured by the scarcity of available sources. She is portrayed as exerting influence over Valens’ religious policies and later emerging as a pivotal figure in the defense of Constantinople following Adrianople. Despite the constraints on female agency in late antiquity, Domnica served as a crucial intermediary between the Valentinian and Theodosian dynasties.

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Martina Garibotti (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12965848a0ea16656730b6https://doi.org/10.1353/phx.2026.a991073
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