Definition: The term patrouchos is used to describe a woman who inherits from the father; thus, a patrouchos is an heiress. The ancient Greek word patrouchos is found in Herodotus 6.57.
Examples: The Spartan woman Gorgo was an only daughter and therefore the patrouchos of Cleomenes. Source: Paul Cartledge "The Spartans" p. 126.
