Vestal Virgins

GPTKB entity

Statements (134)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:altar
gptkbp:are another name for Vestals
gptkbp:are_a_topic_of_interest_for gptkb:archaeologists
gptkbp:are_chosen_from gptkb:noble_family
gptkbp:are_honored_with public ceremonies
gptkbp:are_known_for a strict code of conduct
dedication to Vesta
gptkbp:are_part_of ancient Roman religion
the cultural heritage of Rome
priestly college
the larger priesthood in Rome
the narrative of Roman history
gptkbp:are_punished_for breaking their vow of chastity
gptkbp:can a special staff
free condemned prisoners
gptkbp:chief the Vestalis Maxima
gptkbp:could_be_accused_of breaking their vows
gptkbp:could_intervene_in legal matters
gptkbp:could_not marry
be punished by their fathers
gptkbp:could_not_be_accused_of crimes
gptkbp:could_not_leave_rome_without permission
gptkbp:could_not_marry gptkb:true
gptkbp:could_not_marry_during their service
gptkbp:could_own gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkbp:could_own_property gptkb:true
yes
gptkbp:depicted_in art and literature
young women
films and television
mediators between gods and people
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:Numa_Pompilius
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:had special privileges
gptkbp:had_a_sacred_duty_to protect the fire of Vesta
gptkbp:had_a_special_status_in Roman society
gptkbp:had_a_temple_located_in gptkb:the_Roman_Forum
gptkbp:had_a_unique_dress_of white robes
gptkbp:had_a_unique_legal_status_as gptkb:altar
gptkbp:had_a_unique_status_in Roman society
gptkbp:had_special_privileges legal immunity
gptkbp:had_to_remain chaste
gptkbp:has_connection_to the Roman state religion
gptkbp:has_role Roman festivals
Roman religion
the Vestalia festival
state rituals
gptkbp:has_tradition the state
gptkbp:have_privileges such as owning property
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vestal Virgins
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of the Vestalia festival
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of scholarly research
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of gptkb:philosophy
the endurance of tradition
gptkbp:is_active_in the 4th century AD
gptkbp:is_associated_with fertility rites
purity and chastity
the goddess Vesta
gptkbp:is_believed_to divine favor
gptkbp:is_considered sacred
blessed by the gods
symbols of Roman virtue
gptkbp:is_essential_for Roman religion
gptkbp:is_featured_in historical novels
gptkbp:is_influential_in Roman culture
gptkbp:is_involved_in sacrifices
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:sacred_fire
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with feminine power
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to modern religious figures
priestesses in other cultures
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:literature
gptkb:sculpture
Roman art
art and literature
Roman mosaics
sculptures and reliefs
literary works of the time
wise and knowledgeable
the sacred fire
symbols of fertility and prosperity
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in the context of gender studies
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in public ceremonies
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in gptkb:mythology
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in early feminists
symbols of the state.
guardians of the sacred.
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:literature
gptkbp:is_recognized_by public ceremonies
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Vesta
gptkbp:legacy modern interpretations of ancient Rome
gptkbp:lives_in gptkb:Vestal_House
gptkbp:must_remain chaste
gptkbp:notable_burials the Campus Martius
the Via Appia
in the Forum Romanum
gptkbp:requires perform rituals daily
gptkbp:responsible_for rituals and ceremonies
maintaining the sacred fire
gptkbp:served_in 30 years
gptkbp:was_involved_in state rituals
the Lupercalia festival
gptkbp:were gptkb:Female
gptkbp:were_abolished_by gptkb:Emperor_Theodosius_I
gptkbp:were_abolished_in the 4th century AD
gptkbp:were_believed_to_bring good fortune to Rome
gptkbp:were_believed_to_ensure the safety of Rome
gptkbp:were_chosen_from gptkb:noble_family
gptkbp:were_considered_protectors_of the city of Rome
gptkbp:were_involved_in_the_care_of sacred objects
gptkbp:were_involved_in_the_festival_of gptkb:Vestal_Virgins
gptkbp:were_involved_in_the_rituals_of the Roman calendar
gptkbp:were_often_associated_with_the_concept_of sacredness
gptkbp:were_often_consulted_by gptkb:political_leaders
gptkbp:were_often_consulted_for prophecies
divination purposes
gptkbp:were_overseen_by the Pontifex Maximus
gptkbp:were_punished_for losing their virginity
breaking their vow of chastity
gptkbp:were_punished_for_breaking_vows_with gptkb:death
gptkbp:were_required_to_keep_the_fire_burning_for the goddess Vesta
the duration of their service
gptkbp:were_required_to_live_in the House of the Vestals
gptkbp:were_required_to_perform_rituals_for the state
gptkbp:were_required_to_remain virgin
gptkbp:were_required_to_take_an_oath_of chastity
gptkbp:were_required_to_wear white robes
gptkbp:were_seen_as_embodiments_of Roman ideals.
gptkbp:were_seen_as_mediators_between gods and humans
gptkbp:were_seen_as_protectors_of the Roman state
gptkbp:were_seen_as_symbols_of purity
gptkbp:worn_by white robes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:altar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4