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Portraits of the Vestal Virgins, priestesses of ancient Rome /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lindner, Molly M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Vestal virgins in art.
Portrait sculpture, Roman.
Roman Forum (Rome, Italy)
Women > Rome > Social life and customs.
HISTORY / Ancient / Rome.
ART / History / Ancient & Classical.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies.
Table of Contents:
  • Cult and College
  • Architecture of the Atrium Vestae
  • Display in the Atrium Vestae
  • Iconography of Vesta and Numa
  • Iconography of a Vestal Virgin
  • Catalog of Sixteen Vestal Portraits
  • Infula and Turban
  • Exemplars of Sanctitas
  • Honorific Statues of Roman Priestesses
  • Incense Burning in Roman Sacrifices and Art
  • Vestals Burning Incense
  • Private Women Burning Incense.