 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 <unk> , and Maesa the more unorthodox Mater <unk> et <unk> ( " 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 . 
