If either of the Vestal virgins had neglected her duty, or violated her vows, nothing could save her from the dreadful death of being buried alive. […] As a formidable armed warrior, breathing death and destruction. […] A priest, answering to the Grecian Mercury; took charge of the body, immediately after death. […] Yama or Yamen, God of death. […] This circumstance was described by the death of Osīris, and the triumph of Typhon.