Life of Vestal Virgins

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TED-Ed

2017

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.

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Educator: Peta Greenfield
Director: Tolga Yıldız and Serin Inan
Producer: Serin Inan
Art Director: Tolga Yıldız
Illustrator: Pelin Maravent
Character Designer: Pelin Maravent
Animator: Tuncay Çetin
Sound Designer: Stephen Eugene Larosa
Composer: Stephen Eugene Larosa