Associations to the word «Flamen»

Wiktionary

FLAMEN, noun. A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis.

Dictionary definition

FLAMEN, noun. A priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome.

Wise words

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