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3 giorni fa · The vestal virgins, a group of women in the ancient Hellenistic world who swore themselves to chastity and devoted themselves to Vesta, would wear white veils to show their devotion to the Goddess. It should be noted that Pagan veiling customs are not the same as Abrahamic ones and are not always paired with modest dress all over the body.
2 giorni fa · Octavian forcibly entered the temple of the Vestal Virgins and seized Antony's secret will, which he promptly publicized. The will would have given away Roman-conquered territories as kingdoms for his sons to rule and designated Alexandria as the site for a tomb for him and his queen.
1 giorno fa · Erotic literature and art See also: Erotic art in Pompeii and Herculaneum Romantic scene from a mosaic (Villa at Centocelle, Rome, 20 BC–20 AD) Ancient literature pertaining to Roman sexuality falls mainly into four categories: legal texts; medical texts; poetry; and political discourse. Forms of expression with lower cultural cachet in antiquity—such as comedy, satire, invective, love ...
2 giorni fa · Furthermore, some etymological studies suggest that the name Vestina might be a derivative of other names associated with Vestal Virgins, the priestesses of Vesta, who played a crucial role in maintaining the sacred fire and the spiritual welfare of Rome.
1 giorno fa · I couldn't have been more awed if it had said: 'Delphic Oracle, at your service' or 'Vestal Virgins, good morning.’ So that's what they've got upstairs in that central hall at Euston, with its pillars and statues; the Seven Euston Sleepers, the tutelary deities of British Railways.
6 giorni fa · If you’re currently anxious about declining fertility across today’s major economies, they had an answer for that, too: Celibacy was discouraged among women, Vestal Virgins excluded.
1 giorno fa · With stories that educate and entertain, your guide will bring the complexity of more than 2000 years of history to life. You will see the most famous sites of the Forum, including the Arch of Titus, the Temple of the Vestal Virgins and the spot where Julius Caesar was cremated.
