 The relationships between Julia Maesa, Julia Soaemias, and Elagabalus were strong at first. His mother and grandmother became the first women to be allowed into the Senate, and both received senatorial titles: Soaemias the established title of Clarissima, and Maesa the more unorthodox Mater Castrorum et Senatus ("Mother of the army camp and of the Senate"). They held the title of Augusta as well, indicating that they may have been the power behind the throne. Indeed, they held much influence over the young emperor throughout his reign, and can be found on many coins and inscriptions - a rare honor for Roman women.
