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flamen (flā`mĕn), in Roman religion, one of 15 priests, each concerned with the cult of a particular deity. The most honored were those dedicated to Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus. flamenOne of 15 priests in ancient Rome, each of whom was devoted to the service of a specific god. The most important were those who served Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus. Chosen from the patrician class and supervised by the pontifex maximus (chief priest), they offered daily sacrifices and led strictly regulated lives. Their wives assisted them and were also bound by ritual regulations. In imperial times a group of flamines were devoted to the worship of deified emperors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is evidence that women acted ceremoniously as priestesses, at least in conjunction with a flamen (known then as a flaminica) if not under a sacerdos. As a result he was accorded "heavenly" honors, which included a temple built for him between the Capitol and the Palatine, a flamen (priest), who was to be a member of Augustus' own family, and a priestly college comprising leading members of the senatorial order. When Ovid asks why such an unusual victim, the Flamen replies: "There is in heaven a dog. |
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