Statements (104)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:clergy
|
| gptkbp:are_known_for |
perform healing rituals
their dedication to service. their strict lifestyle |
| gptkbp:are_part_of |
gptkb:the_Roman_pantheon
the Vestal Virgins the Roman religion the religious hierarchy the Roman state religion |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Vesta
|
| gptkbp:could_be_dismissed_for |
breaking vows
|
| gptkbp:could_be_punished_for |
neglecting the fire
|
| gptkbp:could_not_leave |
the city without permission
|
| gptkbp:could_not_marry |
during their service
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Roman art
mediators between gods and people symbols of purity guardians of the sacred fire |
| gptkbp:election |
the Roman people
|
| gptkbp:forbidden_to |
marry
|
| gptkbp:founded_in |
the 7th century BC
|
| gptkbp:had_a_sacred_duty_to |
keep the fire burning
|
| gptkbp:had_a_temple_located_in |
gptkb:the_Roman_Forum
|
| gptkbp:had_a_unique_status_as |
female religious leaders
|
| gptkbp:had_to_be |
virgins
of good character dedicated to Vesta |
| gptkbp:had_to_follow |
strict rules
the laws of the Vestals |
| gptkbp:had_to_observe |
silence during rituals
|
| gptkbp:had_to_perform |
sacrifices
purification rites |
| gptkbp:had_to_remain |
chaste
|
| gptkbp:has_access_to |
gptkb:sacred_texts
|
| gptkbp:has_authority_over |
certain religious ceremonies
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:Roman_mythology
state ceremonies the Roman calendar the spiritual life of Rome |
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
to ensure the safety of Rome
in the Temple of Vesta |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
priestesses of Vesta
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
fire and hearth
|
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
the embodiment of purity
keepers of the flame symbols of chastity |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
protectors of the city
highly respected mediators between gods and people the embodiment of Roman values important religious figures essential to the welfare of Rome essential for Rome's prosperity guardians of the hearth |
| gptkbp:is_expected_to |
lead a life of service
uphold the values of the state |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Roman religion
|
| gptkbp:is_maintained_by |
purity
the sacred fire of Vesta |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:literature a laurel wreath a veil a sacred flame |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
public respect
|
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
gptkb:Vesta
|
| gptkbp:lives_in |
the House of the Vestals
|
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
special graves
|
| gptkbp:number_of_members |
six
|
| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
sacred festivals
the rituals of the temple. |
| gptkbp:performed_rituals |
to ensure the safety of Rome
|
| gptkbp:position_held |
Virgines Vestales
|
| gptkbp:requires |
observe silence during certain rituals
perform daily rituals perform rituals at the temple |
| gptkbp:responsible_for |
sacred objects
maintaining the sacred fire |
| gptkbp:served_in |
30 years
thirty years |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
public ceremonies
the Vestalia festival the protection of the state the rituals of purification the protection of the Roman state sacrifices to Vesta the maintenance of public morality the protection of sacred objects the rituals of fertility the rituals of marriage the rituals of the new year the maintenance of the temple the rituals of the Vestal Virgins the rituals of the Vestalia festival |
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
the state
|
| gptkbp:were_chosen_from |
gptkb:noble_family
virgin women |
| gptkbp:were_duties |
to protect the state
|
| gptkbp:were_often_consulted_by |
gptkb:political_leaders
|
| gptkbp:were_often_consulted_for |
divination purposes
|
| gptkbp:were_overseen_by |
the Pontifex Maximus
|
| gptkbp:were_punished_for |
breaking their vow of chastity
|
| gptkbp:worn_by |
white robes
|