👉 Matronalia is a term used in classical and medieval literature to refer to a woman's maiden name. It was often associated with royalty, nobility, or marriage, and it became a symbol of honor and prestige within these social hierarchies. In classical texts like the Iliad and Odyssey, the first person to be married is referred to as "the bridegroom." In medieval times, this term was used to refer to the first wife of a prince. The word "mat
