Vesta (mythology)

second largest asteroid of the main asteroid belt

goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman religion

priestesses of goddess Vesta in Ancient Rome

ancient religious monument in Rome, Italy

in Greek mythology cult image of Athena on which the safety of Troy and later Rome was said to depend

archaeological site in Rome, Italy

Vestalia was a Roman religious festival in honor of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth and the burning continuation of the sacred fire of Rome. It was held from 7–15 June, and was reserved as a women's-only event.

Roman temple in Tivoli, Italy

eternal flame in ancient Rome

hall designed by Alexander Briullov