VESTA (HESTIA)

GODDESS OF THE HEARTH

Hestia or Vesta is the goddess of the hearth and presides over the making and sacrificing of the family dinner. She is an eternal maiden by choice, not taking any suitors.

Greek Depiction

Roman Depiction

REALM OF RESPONSIBILITY

ICONOGRAPHY

-Chaste tree branch

-Veil

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