Nice drawing of her expression in the last panel. She seems really concerned.
All this makes tarpia a much more interesting character, taken into service as almost a slave, she is devout.
In Rome, the priestess of Vesta were the most powerful women in that they were the equal of men, could hold property and drive their own chariots.
the term ‘virgin’ did not mean ‘untouched’ as it does today but rather a woman who could stand on her own without needing a man.
A quibble: Tarpeia wouldn’t have knelt to pray, with her palms together; she would probably have assumed what is called the orant posture, standing with elbows at her side and palms facing upward.
I guess Gegania wasn’t kidding about the crease on the priestess’ forehead.
Well… The priestess should be relieved that at least the wayward student hasn’t forgotten all her lessons.
And here’s a happy new year to all!
flashdrive1988 6 days ago
Nice drawing of her expression in the last panel. She seems really concerned.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation 6 days ago
All this makes tarpia a much more interesting character, taken into service as almost a slave, she is devout.
In Rome, the priestess of Vesta were the most powerful women in that they were the equal of men, could hold property and drive their own chariots.
the term ‘virgin’ did not mean ‘untouched’ as it does today but rather a woman who could stand on her own without needing a man.
prrdh 6 days ago
A quibble: Tarpeia wouldn’t have knelt to pray, with her palms together; she would probably have assumed what is called the orant posture, standing with elbows at her side and palms facing upward.
Dragoncat 5 days ago
I guess Gegania wasn’t kidding about the crease on the priestess’ forehead.
Dragoncat 5 days ago
Well… The priestess should be relieved that at least the wayward student hasn’t forgotten all her lessons.
Odd Dog Premium Member 3 days ago
And here’s a happy new year to all!