1.3 Religion and the City: Temples (Rome) Flashcards
1
Q
the sanctuary
A
an area of holy land dedicated to a god or gods that contained the temple and altar
2
Q
semi-engaged column
A
a supporting column that is embedded in a wall
3
Q
pax deorum
A
the peace of the gods
4
Q
3 main colleges
A
-pontifices
-augurs
-vestals
5
Q
pontifices
A
the most important college of priests in Rome from 13 bc the role of pontifex maxims was held by the emperor
6
Q
augurs
A
read the flight of birds
7
Q
vestals
A
a college of 6 priestesses who represented vesta
