The End Of The Ancient Vestal Virgins And The Abolition Of The Order (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162824628)

The book ""The End Of The Ancient Vestal Virgins And The Abolition Of The Order"" by T. Cato Worsfold is a historical account of the Vestal Virgins, a group of priestesses who served the goddess Vesta in ancient Rome. The book explores the origins of the Vestal Virgins, their role in Roman society, and the events that led to their eventual abolition.Worsfold provides a detailed examination of the Vestal Virgins' duties, which included tending to the sacred fire of Vesta, performing rituals and ceremonies, and maintaining the purity of the goddess's temple. He also delves into the Vestals' unique status as women who were granted significant power and autonomy in a society that was otherwise dominated by men.The book covers the various challenges and controversies that the Vestal Virgins faced throughout their existence, including accusations of sexual misconduct and political interference. Worsfold also examines the legal and social changes that ultimately led to the Vestal Virgins' abolition in the fourth century AD.Overall, ""The End Of The Ancient Vestal Virgins And The Abolition Of The Order"" provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of Rome's most iconic and enigmatic institutions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Roman history and culture.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of the Vestal Virgins of Rome, by T. Cato Worsfold. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100944.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: T. Cato Worsfold
ISBN-10: 116282462X
ISBN-13: 9781162824628
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.12lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.04d