The Vestal Virgins

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:altar
gptkbp:are_known_for dedication to Vesta
a close relationship with the emperor
a high social status
a significant impact on Roman politics
gptkbp:could_be_punished_for_breaking_their_vow_of_chastity_with gptkb:death
gptkbp:could_free condemned prisoners
gptkbp:could_not_marry_during_their_service nan
gptkbp:disbanded the 4th century AD
gptkbp:founded_in the 7th century BC
gptkbp:had_a_special_place_in gptkb:Roman_law
gptkbp:had_a_specific_dress_code_that_included a white tunic and a red shawl
gptkbp:had_a_temple_located_in gptkb:the_Roman_Forum
gptkbp:had_a_unique_relationship_with the Roman state
gptkbp:had_a_unique_status_in Roman society
gptkbp:has_role Roman religion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Vestal Virgins
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of the Vestalia
gptkbp:is_associated_with the goddess Vesta
gptkbp:is_considered sacred and inviolable
the embodiment of Roman values
gptkbp:is_influential_in Roman culture
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as Roman art
Roman mosaics
wise and knowledgeable
symbols of purity
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in public festivals
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in protectors of the city
mediators between the gods and the people
gptkbp:responsible_for maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta
gptkbp:served_for_a_duration_of 30 years
gptkbp:were_believed_to_ensure the safety of Rome
gptkbp:were_chosen_from gptkb:noble_family
gptkbp:were_granted_privileges_such_as owning property
gptkbp:were_involved_in_rituals_for gptkb:the_state_of_Rome
gptkbp:were_involved_in_the_rites_of the Lupercalia
gptkbp:were_often_called_upon_to intercede with the gods
perform divination
gptkbp:were_often_consulted_by gptkb:political_leaders
gptkbp:were_often_consulted_for their wisdom
gptkbp:were_often_depicted_in_literature_as idealized figures
gptkbp:were_often_involved_in_the_preparation_of sacred offerings
gptkbp:were_often_involved_in_the_protection_of the Roman state.
gptkbp:were_overseen_by the Pontifex Maximus
gptkbp:were_part_of_a_larger_group_of priestly colleges
gptkbp:were_required_to_live_in the House of the Vestals
gptkbp:were_required_to_maintain the purity of the sacred fire
gptkbp:were_required_to_perform various religious ceremonies
gptkbp:were_required_to_remain virgins during their service
gptkbp:were_required_to_take_an_oath_of chastity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rhea_Silvia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5