
Episode CXXVI - Vestal Virgins
Emperors of Rome
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The vestals were an order of priestesses who were sacred to rome. They had the all important duty of maintaining the sacred flame. If it were extinguished, it would be a sign of impending disaster. The vessal virgins are six priestesses that are selected between the ages of six and ten. So they chose inq young and they serve the goddess vesta for about 30 years at a minimum. And who is the goddess vestar? Vesta is the goddess of the half. We think she's related to the greek goddess hestia. But he resides in the hearth fire so she exists in all the fires. Domestically. Every house has a
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