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how would you assess the complex legacy of theodora answers for free

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I assess Theodora as a great female figure of the Byzantine Empire, and a pioneer of feminism, because of the laws she passed, for the rights of women. The status of women in the Byzantine Empire was uplifted far above than that of women in the Middle East and the rest of Europe. Theodora has been viewed as a symbol of the manipulation of beauty and cleverness to attain position and power, and also as a strong and capable co-ruler who held the empire together during riots, revolts, and deadly epidemic. Most of our knowledge of Theodora’s early life comes from the Secret History, a tell-all description of the vices of Justinian and his court, written by Procopius. Procopius portrays Theodora as particularly evil, sexually insatiable, depraved, and cruel, a temptress who used sorcery to attract men, including the hapless Justinian.