 
 <prompt> Wetin be di religious group wey dey increase political influence for di text wey dem give? <response>: Augustus' religious reforms make the Vestals get plenty money and respect. Dem give dem better seats for games and theatres. Emperor Claudius make dem priestesses for the cult of the deified Livia, wey be Augustus wife. Dem still dey keep their religious and social status reach 4th century, even after Christians don take over political power for Empire. When Christian emperor Gratian reject the office of pontifex maximus, e begin dey dissolve the order. His successor Theodosius I quench Vesta sacred fire and close her temple. 