ティトゥス・タティウス
Some sources attribute to Numa the creation of the Vestals. However, according to tradition they existed in Latin towns since before the foundation of Rome (Alba Longa had vestals, among them Romulus's mother Silvia) and it must be remembered that Titus Tatius had already dedicated the . Theft of sacred objects or in sacred places was dealt with as , perjury was punished with death.