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Vesta was connected to liminality, and the limen ("threshold") was sacred to her: brides were careful not to step on it, else they commit sacrilege by kicking a sacred object. [34] Servius explains that it would be poor judgement for a virgin bride to kick an object sacred to Vesta, a goddess who holds chastity sacred. [35]
2nd-century AD Roman statue of a Virgo Vestalis Maxima (National Roman Museum) 1st-century BC (43–39 BC) aureus depicting a seated Vestal Virgin marked vestalis. In ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins or Vestals (Latin: Vestālēs, singular Vestālis [wɛsˈtaːlɪs]) were priestesses of Vesta, virgin goddess of Rome's sacred hearth and its flame.
Vesta is the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family.. The given name may also refer to: . People: . Vesta Hathaway (Marina Oliver, born 1934), British writer; Vesta Kasputė (born 1984), Lithuanian chess player
The Romans identified Hestia with Vesta, who was likewise regarded as goddess of the hearth and hospitality. Her worship is said to have predated the foundation of Rome , [ 4 ] and her temple stood in the forum , between the Capitoline and Palatine Hills . [ 5 ]
Articles relating to the goddess Vesta and her cult. She was the virgin goddess of the hearth , home , and family in Roman religion . She was identified with her Greek equivalent, Hestia .
Here Are 176 Greek God and Goddess Names. Female Elf Names. 1. ... Vesta — The Roman goddess of the hearth. 9. Aelirenn — A warrior from the history of The Witcher series. 10.
Vesta was the goddess of Rome's hearths. The Romans believed that her sacred fire was closely tied to the fortunes of the city, and that its extinction signified imminent disaster for Rome. [ 4 ] Although it is known as a temple in modern times, its site, orientation and floor plan were not determined through augury .
Tuccia's proving of her innocence is recounted in the following: O Vesta, if I have always brought pure hands to your secret services, make it so now that with this sieve I shall be able to draw water from the Tiber and bring it to your temple (Vestal Virgin Tuccia in Valerius Maximus 8.1.5 absol).