Category: FORCED LABOR

Serva Marcomannica by AladdinXXL (aka Ala-ad-DinXXL)

The Marcomanni were a Germanic tribe that lived in what is now modern-day Czech Republic and parts of Germany. They came into conflict with the Roman Empire during the late 1st and early 2nd centuries CE. Enslaved Marcomanni women might have been employed in a variety of roles. They could work as domestic servants, agricultural laborers, or in other household tasks. Their roles would depend on their skills and the needs of their Roman masters. The treatment of enslaved individuals varied widely. While some might have had relatively better conditions, many faced harsh and exploitative treatment. The Roman approach to slavery was often brutal, with enslaved people subject to the whims of their owners. Enslaved Marcomanni women were also subjected to concubinage, a common fate for female slaves in Rome. The Marcomanni, being a Germanic tribe, would have had physical features typical of Northern European peoples. This likely included lighter skin tones, lighter hair colors (blonde or light brown), and a variety of eye colors (https://www.deviantart.com/ala-ad-dinxxl).