Roman Priest(esses): Religion & The City: Temples: Classical Civilization: GCSE (9:1)
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12 Terms
pax deorum
The relationship between men and gods upheld by Roman priests
veiled head
Roman priests covered their heads as a sign of respect when worshipping
Pontifices
The main type of Roman priest
Pontifex Maximus
The chief priest (later a role held by the emperor)
15
The number of pontifices at one time
Augur
Priest who was in charge of taking the auspices - reading the flight of birds, behaviour of animals, weather
auspices
The practice of reading the flight of birds, behaviour of animals, direction of thunder to determine the will of the gods
6
The number of Vestal Virgins at one time
In the House of the Vestals in the forum
Where did the Vestals live?
Vestal Virgin
Priestesses of Vesta who was in charge of protecting the sacred flame in Vesta's temple; looking after important documents kept in the temple; making mola salsa.
30 years
Length of service for a Vestal Virgin
Haruspex
The priest who read entrails of sacrificed animals to determine the will of the gods