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vestal virgin

DEFINITIONS OF: vestal virgin

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n (Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple

Types:
Rea Silvia, Rhea Silvia
(Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus
Type of:
votary
a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult
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