Submitted by yusuf2561998 t3_11e6087 in memes
swishkabobbin t1_jacips7 wrote
Roman empress Prisca was the OG salt mommy
Additional_Cycle_51 t1_jadq74u wrote
How so?
swishkabobbin t1_jaduizg wrote
The word 'salary' is derived from 'salt'. Because it was critical for preservation of food, that's how Roman soldiers were paid. If they were worth their salt, that is.
As far as I can tell, this started during the time of her husband's reign. Hence salt mommy
Additional_Cycle_51 t1_jadup2x wrote
Interesting
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