Motif
Eternal sacred fire tended by priestesses
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A motif of the Sacred Fire and Divine Light family, within the sub-family Hearths, Sanctuaries, and Ceremonial Flames. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome PALLAS-ATHENE (MINERVA). / MINERVA. / THEMIS. / VESTA.; lines 1634-1698 confidence: high
“On her altar burned the never-ceasing fire,” tended by the Vestal Virgins.
A never-ceasing fire burns on Vesta’s altar and is tended by the Vestal Virgins.
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