Prayer to Vesta
Vesta
O Vesta, if I have always brought pure hands to your secret services, make it so now that with this sieve I shall be able to draw water from the Tiber and bring it to Your temple.
Fons · Source
AuthorValerius Maximus
WorkFacta et Dicta Memorabilia
Section8.1.5
Period3rd c. BC (recorded 1st c. AD)
Occasiontrial of Vestal Tuccia — proof of innocence
Classificatio · Taxonomy
Cultureroman
Formpersonal
DeitiesVesta
Functionspetition · oath
Spherecivic · personal