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In later times the flamines still retain their original character, the pontifices and especially the pontifex maximus are responsible for the whole organisation of the state-religion and are the guardians and interpreters of religious lore.

From The Religion of Ancient Rome by Bailey, Cyril

The Libri Pontificii may have been the same, but probably the term, when correctly used, meant the ceremonial ritual for the Sacerdotes, flamines, &c.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas

Third and fourth in the order of invocation came Mars and Quirinus, and the same order held good for their flamines.

From The Religious Experience of the Roman People From the Earliest Times to the Age of Augustus by Fowler, W. Warde

Among the flamines or priests of particular gods, were, 1st. flamen dialis the priest of Jupiter.

From Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) by Dillaway, Charles K.

To him he added two other flamines, one for Mars, another for Quirinus.

From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livius, Titus