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For the discussion of Women through out the ages and different civilizations. Their role in society and achievements. |
Religion
(1 threads, 46 posts)
 Priestesses in the Ancient World
Historical Thread
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female priesthood
Although the role of women in ancient public life is considered to have always been one "behind the men", female priesthoods (mostly concerning the worship of goddesses) seem to have played an important role in various ancient societies. In Rome, Vestal Virgins, for example, were considered of very high importance to the State Religion and they were always recruited out of the ranks of noble women: they were respected as highly as male magistrates, they had the right to vote and were the keepers of wills and sacred or worldly convenants. Vestals had the right to free slaves at sight. What more power could we wish for, girls...? LOL
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Egyptian priestesses (* Mirjam Nebet, May 6, 2006 - 13:14 ) Priestesses (* Clodia Cicero, Apr 20, 2005 - 03:29 ) Vestals at Religio Romano (* justina Cassius, Aug 14, 2003 - 17:20 ) The House of Vestals (* justina Cassius, Aug 13, 2003 - 20:23 ) That's true (* Cornellia Cornelius, Aug 13, 2003 - 20:10 ) Clubbed for Love? (* maia Nestor, Aug 13, 2003 - 14:46 ) More on Vestals (* Cornellia Cornelius, Aug 13, 2003 - 07:56 ) High Risk! (* ReLari Burgundian, Aug 13, 2003 - 05:48 ) Their lovers (* Cornellia Cornelius, Aug 12, 2003 - 22:21 ) Re Vestal Virgin Punishment (* justina Cassius, Aug 12, 2003 - 17:43 ) Plutarch's description (* Cornellia Cornelius, Aug 12, 2003 - 07:42 ) Punishment of VV's (* Lethe Xanthippos, Aug 11, 2003 - 16:05 ) Thank you, Tanaquil (* maia Nestor, Mar 21, 2003 - 13:33 ) maia Nestor on Vestal Virgins (* Tanaquil Sergius, Mar 21, 2003 - 08:55 )|
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