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Life of Vestal Virgins

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.

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

Client:

TED-Ed

Year:

2017

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