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Annotated Bibliography
Vacinová, Lenka (2017-10-18). "The Punishment of Tarpeia and Its Possible Iconographic Inspiration". AUC PHILOLOGICA. 2017 (2): 43–55.

This source will be used to help explain Denarius’ depiction of Tarpeia on the Wikipedia page. Page 45 and 46 (Fig. 2. & Fig. 3.) of my source will be used to further explain the meanings of these images. The current Tarpeia Wikipedia page does not offer any context to Denarius depiction of the torture and death of Tarpeia, whereas the source explains what the coins represent. I will add the information from the source to the description of the image of the coins that currently exist on the Wikipedia page.

Janan, Micaela (1999). ""Beyond Good and Evil": Tarpeia and Philosophy in the Feminine". The Classical World. 92 (5): 429-443.

This source will use the beginning of Popertius’ poem on page 434 as well as the explanation that follows on page 435 and 436 to add to the Tarpeia Wikipedia page. The current Wikipedia page mentions that Tarpeia becomes a symbol for Rome but does not dive into any specifics. The source uses the poem and analyzes the multiple metaphors discussed and relates them to broader subjects, such as relating water vessels with female sexuality. Using Janan’s text, I will create a section called “Symbolism” and expand on the greater meaning of the legend of Tarpeia.

Runsdorf, J. H. (2008-06-01). "Weaker Vessels: Spenser's Abessa and Propertius's Tarpeia". Notes and Queries. 55 (2): 161–165.

This source will be used to further expand upon the “Symbolism” section I will create for Tarpeia’s Wikipedia article. Pages 162-165 of the source compare and contrast other legends such as The Faerie Queene and Tarpeia on page 163 of the source. This will add a solid base to the symbolism section since other stories use similar metaphors to demonstrate the same meaning. This connection specifically will use the metaphors used with Abessa and Tarpeia, and relate it to gender roles and sexuality.

Parker, Holt N. (2004). "Why Were the Vestals Virgins? Or the Chastity of Women and the Safety of the Roman State". American Journal of Philology. 125 (4): 563–601.

This source will be used to add context to the Vestal Virgins. The current Wikipedia article does not say who the Vestal Virgins are nor why it would be significant for Tarpeia to betray them. Page 566 and 567 of the source will be used to show the symbolic role of the Vestal Virgins as well as add some context to who they are. This will be included in the “Symbolism” section of the Wikipedia article, as well as a new section called “The Vestal Virgins”. This new section will take information from the whole source but specifically pages 580-582 where it links the concepts of betrayal and unchastity to the Vestal Virgins, which Tarpeia was apart of.

Mathisen, Ralph W. Ancient Roman Civilization: History and Sources.. [VitalSource Bookshelf].

The source of Mathisen will be primarily used to contribute to the “Vestal Virgins” section outlining who they are and what they represent. Specifically pages 64-66 of the source will be used to show what the Vestal Virgins duty was, what rules they had to follow, as well as what religious practices they followed. I believe that this information will be important and beneficial to the legend of Tarpeia.

Week 6 references training
The Vestal Virgins were seen as examples of the perfect citizen of Rome. Symbolically, their virginity was the most important thing in their embodiment of Rome.