01 n. A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter…
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Flammens, Flamines ((#))
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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.(Rom. Antiq.)“Affrights the flamens at their service quaint.” — Milton.