Women in the Roman Military Encampments

Up until the second century, roman soldiers weren't allowed to get married. But commanders can marry and in some cases bring their wives with them. There are lots of jobs that fit very naturally for female slaves or low status women at a military camp. A huge number of women who are, in a sense, camp followersh Tom gallant has asked whether you could tell us abit about the vestal virgins specifically. i wonder if you could borten out a little bit to talk about women's role in religion.