Vesta was the Roman goddess of home, hearth, and family. Her symbol was a sacred fire and her Greek equivalent was Hestia.

Vesta is the Roman equivalent to Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth.

The Roman goddess Vesta, virgin goddess of hearth, home, and family, the Vestal Virgins were her priestesses.

Because Vesta was the virgin goddess of the hearth (fireplace), home, and family in Roman times.

Vesta was the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman religion. Vesta's presence was symbolized by the sacred fire that burned at her hearth and temples. Her closest Greek equivalent is Hestia.