The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies

CHAPTER XV.

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Terrestrial Goddesses--Vesta--Hestia--Her Parentage and Attributes--How represented--Worship of Vesta at Rome-- Vestal Virgins--Their Obligations and Privileges--Anecdote 69