2006-08-24 03:48:24 · 7 answers · asked by Love of Truth 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This link should answer your question in depth. I dislike copy and paste.
http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/rome/a/aa1114001.htm
Blessings )O(
2006-08-24 03:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In Ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins (sacerdos Vestalis), were the virgin holy priestesses of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth. Their primary task was to maintain the sacred fire of Vesta. The Vestal duty brought great honor and afforded greater privileges to women who served in that role. They were the only female priests within the Roman religious system. Some speculate that the Roman Catholic practice of celibate nuns stems from Rome's Vestal Virgins.
2006-08-24 03:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by rehobothbeachgui 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They were the greek women whose job it was to protect and tend to the flame of the goddess Vesta. Vesta was the Greek goddess of the hearth (fire) that warms the home.
2006-08-24 03:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whiter Shade of Pale
2006-08-24 03:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jet 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The ones who had a waist it was an translation error.
Take care!
2006-08-24 03:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They skipped the light fandango.
2006-08-24 03:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whoever they were, I feel really bad. I think it is sad when men and woman die who have never experianced that kind of love.
2006-08-24 03:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by m_thurson 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋