Pero is a young woman who breastfed her father Cimon, after he was sentenced to death by starvation.
During the reign of Louis XIV (1643—1715), Cimon was sentenced to death by starving for thieving a loaf of bread. Pero was both the only daughter and the only one allowed to visit him.
She was allowed to visit Cimon daily, but she was thoroughly searched so that no food was taken in.
However, after four months of imprisonment, Cimon was still alive and didn’t even lose weight. This puzzled the authorities and they decided to investigate the possible reasons for this.
After spying on Pero, they were surprised to find her breastfeeding her father to the fullest with her breast milk.
She was sued, subsequently, but upon realizing the extent of her love and compassion towards her father, the judge’s heart was softened and they decided to pardon the father and set him free.
Credit: Apotheosis of Knowledge
