The Castle in Medieval Europe by Watson Danielle;

Author:Watson, Danielle;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing LLC

Falcons were worth a handsome sum and were symbolic of a lord’s power and skill. There were strict laws in place to protect these valuable birds. If a person destroyed the bird’s eggs, his punishment was one year in prison. Falcons were used as peace offerings to end wars, and they were brought along when a lord and his men invaded a foreign land. Some people even brought their falcons along to church, which often resulted in an unpleasant mess.

“… for a woman cares better for her husband than any other in the world. And not him alone, but the whole house, and all that needs her care.”

—St. Bernardino of Siena, 1427

M en were most often in positions of power during the Middle Ages, with most women expected to produce heirs and be skilled in the art of running a household and entertaining. Most medieval priests, lawmakers, and other thinkers believed that women were too weak, unintelligent, and vulnerable to sin to be trusted in positions of power. However, at times, it was not uncommon for noblewomen to hold fiefs and oversee the daily management of these lands.

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