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\nThe term \"vestal\" originates from Vesta, an ancient Roman goddess, and was initially associated with the Vestal Virgins who served her temple in Rome, pledging thirty years of chastity. By Shakespeare's time, \"vestal\" had broadened to...\nThe term \"vestal\" originates from Vesta, an ancient Roman goddess, and was initially associated with the Vestal Virgins who served her temple in Rome, pledging thirty years of chastity. By Shakespeare's time, \"vestal\" had broadened to denote any woman who took a vow of chastity, especially a nun. However, when Oberon mentions a \"vestal\" ruling a kingdom, it's likely a nod to Queen Elizabeth I, who famously remained unmarried and childless, claiming her loyalty was to her country rather than a traditional vow to God.\n
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2022
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word play, linguistics, etymology, a midsummer night's dream
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vestal, vesta, political references in shakespeare, historical references in shakespeare, evolution of language, shakespearean phrases, shakespeare studies, word vestal, elizabeth, temple, chastity, refer, married, virgin, life
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