Religion Flashcards

1
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Pontifex Maximus

A

chief priest, elected for life

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2
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Vestal Virgins

A

start at age 6 - (30 years) learn job for 10 years, work as Vestal for 10 years

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3
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auspex/augur

A

priest who check sky for omens (birds/lightning)

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4
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haruspex

A

checks guts of animals for omens (2 hearts are bad…)

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5
Q

Salii

A

priests of Mars

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6
Q

Lares

A

household gods

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7
Q

Lararium

A

shrine for Lares

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8
Q

Penates

A

gods of cupboards

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