Compared to the numerous studies devoted to various aspects of conviviality in Rome, this paper is dedicated to the figure of the cook, a subject of great interest for the understanding of the consideration enjoyed by this category of workers among the elites, their juridical status, the times and places in which these ‘workers’ found themselves working, and the judgements and prejudices that characterised their professional profile.
Rispetto ai numerosi studi dedicati a vari aspetti della convivialità a Roma, il presente contributo è dedicato alla figura del cuoco, tema di grande interesse ai fini della comprensione della considerazione della quale godette questa categoria di lavoratori presso le élites, il loro status giuridico, i tempi e i luoghi in cui questi ‘addetti ai lavori’ si trovarono ad operare, i giudizi e i pregiudizi che ne connotarono il profilo professionale.
Reserved for men only: the ‘profession’ of cook in ancient Rome
Margherita Cassia
2025-01-01
Abstract
Compared to the numerous studies devoted to various aspects of conviviality in Rome, this paper is dedicated to the figure of the cook, a subject of great interest for the understanding of the consideration enjoyed by this category of workers among the elites, their juridical status, the times and places in which these ‘workers’ found themselves working, and the judgements and prejudices that characterised their professional profile.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.