Roman: Priests Flashcards

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In Rome what is the priest hood an excellent example of ?

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The role of religion in society

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What was the priest’s role in rome ?

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To uphold the star religion through maintenance of the Pax Deorum meaning peace of the gods in Latin

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How would priests uphold the pax deorum ?

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Uttering the correct prayer, completing the appropriate sacrifice and fulfilling their priestly roles at festivals

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How do Roman priest differ from Modern day ones ?

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  1. Roman priests would not preach a way of life or moral code
    - they did care if someone killed aslong as the Pax deorum was upheld
  2. Worked part time ( Rest of time spent doing business or politics)
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What is a good way of summarising the Roman relation with the gods ?

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I give so that you give
- if the romans offered a sacrifice or offerings the gods would grant them good favour

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How did Roman and Greek priests differ ?

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  • Roman priests were not assigned to a specific temple or god
  • veiled their heads when engaging in their religious duties
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Why might a Roman citizen want to become a priest ?

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  • it could greatly increase their political power and could help to progress a Roman into a political career so many served as priests
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What where the main colleges/ types of Roman priest ?

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The pontifices
The Augurs
The Vestals

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What did all priests share ?

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The work to ensure the Pax Deorum is upheld

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