Higher: Roman Domestic Religion 2

Who was Vesta in Roman Religion?

• Goddess of the hearth

• Goddess of the sea

• Goddess of war

• Goddess of wisdom

What did daughters or the wife bake for Vesta?

• A meat loaf

• A fruit tart

• A honey pie

• A sacred salt cake

What was done with the cake after the first course?

• Thrown into the fire

• Given to the poor

• Eaten by the family

• Left for animals

Why do archaeologists question the commonality of Vesta's worship?

• Lack of written records

• Evidence of other gods being worshipped more

• No temples to Vesta found

• Many families did not have fireplaces

When was the sacred flame of Vesta relit?

• 25th December

• 9th March

• 15th March

• 1st March

What dates mark the week of celebration for Vesta?

• 1st – 7th March

• 10th – 16th June

• 23rd – 30th April

• 9th – 15th March

What was symbolic of Vesta?

• Sea and travel

• War and victory

• Agriculture and farming

• Women and housekeeping

Who had a special holiday during the week of celebration for Vesta?

• Farmers and shepherds

• Soldiers and warriors

• Bakers and millers

• Sailors and fishermen

What were millstones and mill animals decorated with?

• Violets

• Roses

• Lilies

• Daisies

What did the preparation for the new harvest signify for bakers and millers?

• Reliance on a good harvest

• Independence from agriculture

• Transition to new technology

• Expansion of trade routes