Vestal
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Vestal can refer to:
- Pertaining to Vesta (mythology)Vesta (mythology)Vesta was the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman religion. Vesta's presence was symbolized by the sacred fire that burned at her hearth and temples...
, a Roman goddess, the Sacred fire of VestaSacred fire of VestaThe sacred fire of Vesta was a holy fire in Ancient Rome. The Vestal Virgins were selected by lot and served for thirty years, tending the holy fire and performing other rituals connected to domestic life—among them were the ritual sweeping of the temple on June 15 and the preparation of...
, or the Temple of VestaTemple of VestaThe Temple of Vesta is an ancient edifice in Rome, Italy, located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The temple's most recognizable feature is its circular footprint. Since the worship of Vesta began in private homes, the architecture seems to be a reminder of... - Vestal VirginVestal VirginIn ancient Roman religion, the Vestals or Vestal Virgins , were priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the hearth. The College of the Vestals and its well-being was regarded as fundamental to the continuance and security of Rome, as embodied by their cultivation of the sacred fire that could not be...
- Vestal, New YorkVestal, New YorkVestal is a town within Broome County in the Southern Tier of New York, and lies between the Susquehanna River and the Pennsylvania border. As of the 2000 census, the population was 26,535, estimated to have grown to 27,369 in 2009....
- HMS VestalHMS VestalEight ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Vestal, a term pertaining to the goddess Vesta in Roman mythology: was a 32-gun fifth rate launched in 1757 and broken up in 1775. was a 20-gun sixth rate launched in 1777, but that foundered later that year. was a 28-gun sixth rate launched in...
, the name of eight ships of the Royal Navy - USS Vestal (AR-4)USS Vestal (AR-4)USS Vestal was a repair ship in service with the United States Navy from 1913 to 1946. Before her conversion to a repair ship, she had served as collier since 1909. The Vestal served in both World Wars...
, ship - Vestal ReviewVestal ReviewVestal Review is the oldest magazine dedicated to flash fiction. It has been published continuously since March 2000. Vestal Review was featured on NPR, formerly National Public Radio, in 2004 and is a recipient of a Broome Council of the Arts grant...
, magazine - Vestal moth, the geometer moth Rhodometra sacrariaRhodometra sacrariaThe Vestal is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe, Africa and large parts of Asia.The wingspan is 22-28 mm. The length of the forewings is 12-14 mm...
- Albert Henry VestalAlbert Henry VestalAlbert Henry Vestal was a U.S. political figure. Born on a farm near Frankton, in Madison County, Indiana, on January 18, 1875, he attended common schools, worked in steel mills and factories and attended the Indiana State Normal School, now Indiana State University, at Terre Haute...
, American politician - Vestal GoodmanVestal GoodmanVestal Goodman was a singer who performed in the Southern Gospel genre for more than half a century. She is known both as a solo performer and as a founding member of official The Happy Goodman Family, the first was actually her husband and his brothers and sisters, one of the pioneering groups in...
, an American gospel singer - The VestalThe VestalThe Vestal - Grand ballet in 3 Acts-4 Scenes, with choreography by Marius Petipa and music by Mikhail Ivanov.The ballet was first presented by the Imperial Ballet on February 17/29, 1888 at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia...
, a ballet by Marius Petipa and Mikhail Ivanov - Vestal WatchesVestal WatchesVestal was founded in 1997 by David Bonaventura in Newport Beach, California. Vestal is a privately held company that designs, develops and manufactures unique watches predicated on image and style...
, a fashion watch brand