10 Curious Facts About Vestal Virgins

Описание: Aside from possibly Greece’s Oracle of Delphi, the Vestal Virgins devoted to the Roman goddess Vesta, ruler of the Hearth, are the most famous ancient cult in European history. Yet most people don’t really know much about this esteemed group, even though they were one of the most enduring organizations in Roman history.

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10. Virginity was Not Just a Religious Requirement, It was a Legal Technicality
9. There Were Few of Them at Any Given Time
8. Family Connections Were Severed
7. Their Blood Must Never be Shed
6. Decade Long Stations
5. Hair Offerings
4. Holy Beatings
3. Military Scapegoats
2. Unsavory Origin
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http://www.historyandwomen.com/2010/0...
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Vest...
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
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