flamen
noun
(in ancient Rome) a priest.
flamines
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pluralof flamen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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 Cyril Bailey
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 W. Warde Fowler
To him he added two other flamines, one for Mars, another for Quirinus.
From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Titus Livius
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 Charles K. Dillaway
A college of Luperci, with the surname Juliani, was instituted in his honour and flamines were created as priests of his godhead.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various
