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What (who) is S V Vesta - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Vesta (disambiguation); VESTA
Vesta (mythology)
![Temple of Vesta on the reverse of a [[denarius]] issued in 55 BC by [[Quintus Cassius Longinus]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Denario di quinto cassio longino con il tempio di vesta.jpg?width=200 "Temple of Vesta on the reverse of a [[denarius]] issued in 55 BC by [[Quintus Cassius Longinus]].")
![lamp]] next to her.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/L. Cassius Longinus, denarius, 63 BC, RRC 413-1.jpg?width=200 "lamp]] next to her.")
![Coin issued under [[Nero]]: the reverse depicts the cult statue of Vesta, holding a [[patera]] and [[scepter]], within her [[hexastyle]] temple.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/NERONE-RIC I 62-155505 VESTA.jpg?width=200 "Coin issued under [[Nero]]: the reverse depicts the cult statue of Vesta, holding a [[patera]] and [[scepter]], within her [[hexastyle]] temple.")
.jpg?width=200 "Temple of Vesta in a 2009 photo")
![reverse]] of an ''[[antoninianus]]'' (ca. 253 AD)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Vesta antoninianus.png?width=200 "reverse]] of an ''[[antoninianus]]'' (ca. 253 AD)")
GODDESS OF THE HEARTH, HOME, AND FAMILY IN ROMAN RELIGION
Vesta (god); Vesta (Roman religion and mythology); Goddess Vesta; Vesta (deity)
Vesta () is the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman religion. She was rarely depicted in human form, and was more often represented by the fire of her temple in the Forum Romanum.
Vesta case
![Advertising case, England, late 19th century](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Advertisement for "Tetley's Teas" Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18494993) (cropped).jpg?width=200 "Advertising case, England, late 19th century")
.jpg?width=200 "Matchsafe, late 19th century, in the form of a pair of women's bloomers, featuring simulated creases and lace cuffs. Lid on top. Striker on lid.")
![Boot Matchsafe, late 19th century, with striker on sole. Silver with [[niello]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Boot Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18534069).jpg?width=200 "Boot Matchsafe, late 19th century, with striker on sole. Silver with [[niello]].")
.jpg?width=200 "\"Compliments of National India Rubber Company\", c. 1905, American.")
BOX MADE TO HOUSE WAX MATCHES
Match safe; Matchsafe; Vesta box
A vesta case, or simply a vesta, is a small box made to house wax, or "strike anywhere", matches. The first successful friction match appeared in 1826, and in 1832 William Newton patented the "wax vesta" in England.
vesta
¦ noun chiefly historical a short wooden or wax match.
Origin
C19: from Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth.
