Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Rome

5. Roman Vestal Virgins

Back in the 7th century B.C., a vestal virgin was any virgin vowed to chastity as a result of her dedication to Vesta. These virgins would have to uphold their vows of chastity until the age of 30. Failure of which will result in burying the virgin alive. In order to prove their virginity and that their vows of chastity were upheld, their hymens would be tested to ensure that they are still intact.

6. Roman gods feed on feces

We also know Rome for the many gods they worship. Among these gods are the ‘sewer goddess’, a ‘toilet god’ and a ‘god of excrement’. Wow! So much poop business. Also, it is commonly believed that their dead feed on poop, so they need to provide enough poop while praying to the said gods.