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Claudia (the Vestal)

Claudia the Vestal

also: virgo Vestalis Claudia

Vestal Virgin of the Claudian house who, embracing her triumphing father, prevented a hostile tribune of the plebs from dragging him down from his triumphal chariot. Cited in the Pro Caelio as a model of Claudian family loyalty in contrast to Clodia.

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