Who were the Vestal Virgins, and what was their job? - Peta Greenfield
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In ancient Rome, Vestal Virgins were tasked with keeping vigil over the flame of Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth. The flame represented two things: the continuation of Rome as a power in the world and the continuing virginity of Vesta’s priestesses. But what was life really like for these Vestal Virgins? Peta Greenfield goes back in time to find out.
Vestals found guilty of incestum were buried alive with a number of items. According to the ancient writer Plutarch in Life of Numa 10.5, Vestals were buried with a portion of bread, water, milk, and oil. Why might the Romans leave these items in the underground chamber with the priestess?
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- Educator Peta Greenfield
- Director Tolga Yıldız, Serin İnan, Kozmonot Animation Studio
- Art Director Tolga Yıldız
- Producer Serin İnan
- Illustrator Pelin Maravent
- Character Designer Pelin Maravent
- Animator Tuncay Çetin
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Sound Designer Stephen Eugene Larosa
- Composer Stephen Eugene Larosa
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Susan Zimmerman
