由于火在原始社会中的重要作用 ,在古罗马出现了对灶神维斯塔的膜拜 ,维斯塔贞女随之登上历史舞台。她们照看圣火 ,主持一些宗教仪式 ,享有无可辩驳的特权 ,被称为“古罗马最解放的妇女”。但这种极高的社会地位 ,是以丧失其终身自由和幸福为代价的 ,她们受严格的道德规范的束缚 ,与其他罗马妇女一样 ,同为男权之下被统治、被蹂躏的对象。所以 ,对其社会地位不宜高估 Due to the important role of fire in the primitive society, the cult of Vesta was appeared in ancient Rome, and Vesta was ensconced in the stage of history. Taking care of the torch, hosting religious rituals and enjoying irrefutable privileges, they are called “the most liberated women of ancient Rome.” However, this extremely high social status is at the expense of losing their lifelong freedom and happiness. They are bound by strict moral norms and, like other Roman women, they are subject to being ruled and ravaged under the patriarchal power. Therefore, its social status should not be overestimated