Famous Ancient Mothers

Galla Placidia was an important figure in the Roman Empire in the first half of the 5th century. She was first taken hostage by the Goths, and then she married a Gothic king. Galla Placidia was made "augusta" or empress, and she served actively as regent for her young son when he was named emperor. Emperor Valentinian III (Placidus Valentinianus) was her son. Galla Placidia was the sister of Emperor Honorius and the aunt of Pulcheria and Emperor Theodosius II.

1. _Penelope
2. _Medea
3. _Cybele
4. _Veturia
5. _Cornelia
6. _Agrippina
7. _Helena
8. _{Galla Placidia}
9. _Pulcheria
10. _{Julia Domna}
11. _{Julia Soaemias}

_{Picture: Galla Placidia}