Rome's Vestal Virgins

By Robin Lorsch Wildfang

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Publish Date

2006

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Group

Language

eng

Pages

176

Description:

This is an exploration of the function of the Vestal Virgins in the changing Roman world, exposed to new and different cultures through the expansion of the Roman Empire, provides a new and penetrating investigation of a cult which was at the very centre of ancient Roman religion.

subjects: Religion, Women and religion, Vestal virgins, Rome, religion, Vestales, Femmes et religion, Antiquities & Archaeology, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT, Spirituality, Paganism & Neo-Paganism

Places: Rome