The romans famously ‘adopted’ many greek gods but they had a few of their own. Vesta was Goddess of home and hearth, the ‘vestal virgins’ tender the temple and ensured the sacred flame never went out. in return they had unprecedented powers within the city being the equal of men, allowed to drive their own chariots and so forth.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation 7 days ago
The romans famously ‘adopted’ many greek gods but they had a few of their own. Vesta was Goddess of home and hearth, the ‘vestal virgins’ tender the temple and ensured the sacred flame never went out. in return they had unprecedented powers within the city being the equal of men, allowed to drive their own chariots and so forth.
Dragoncat 6 days ago
Well, it’s not like Tarpeia is under any pressure here, is it…?