Writing Home ARSC

Homework “Constructing a Sense of Home: Place Affiliation and Migration Across the Life Cycle” (article) Read syllabus & bring questions e.html

Quick Write In a few sentences, define “home.” Read handout when finished.

HESTIA/VESTA

Goddess of hearth, home, domesticity, & family Zeus’s sister, daughter of Chronos and Rhea, first goddess swallowed up by Chronos Maiden goddess HESTIA/VESTA

Greek and roman cities and households had altars in their centers dedicated to her with a fire that they never let go out, unless ritually extinguished/renewed Very few adventures/exploits since she was always relegated to her hearth—she did not leave, did not venture HESTIA/VESTA

Almost always modestly dressed, even veiled All prayers and sacrifices end with her because she is the guardian of innermost things Sacred duty of hospitality, often associated with food, depicted as nurturing & generous HESTIA/VESTA

Only female roman priests Main goal tend to sacred fire Free to own property, make a will, and vote, unlike other Roman women Could free condemned prisoners and slaves by touching them Chastity thought to have direct impact on health of Roman state VESTAL VIRGINS

Group Prompt How does Higginson’s piece represent the ideal of home as it is lodged in the character of Hestia? How does this representation compare with your definitions of home?