vesta

Meanings

• noun

  A Roman goddess of the hearth, home, family, and the sacred fire.

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Variants

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vesta , vestas

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Etymology

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From the Latin Vestā, goddess of the hearth, domestic fires, and the household.

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1. Vesta was one of the oldest Roman goddesses, with her cult dating back to the 8th century BC.

2. The Vestal Temple was the only temple in ancient Rome that was not allowed to be destroyed during wars.

3. Vesta was also known as the 'Mother of the Roman State' and was often depicted wearing a veil and carrying a basket of sacred objects.

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1. Hestia: Greek counterpart of Vesta, goddess of the hearth, home, and domestic life.

2. Vestal Virgins: Priestesses dedicated to the goddess Vesta, responsible for maintaining the sacred fire in the Vestal Temple.

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In Roman mythology, Vesta was an important goddess, whose cult was central to the religious and social life of ancient Rome. She was the guardian of the hearth and home, and her temple, the Vestal Temple, housed the sacred fire that was believed to keep Rome safe. Vesta was also associated with chastity and fertility.

How to Memorize "vesta"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Roman goddess with a hearth in front of her, tending to the fire and protecting her home.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Vesta with home, hearth, and the warmth and safety it provides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Vesta, the Goddess of Home and Hearth' to memorize her name.

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