About The Word Flamen
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Flamen
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What's The Definition Of Flamen?
[n] a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome
Synonyms | Synonyms for Flamen: Related Terms | Find terms related to Flamen: See Also | non-Christian priest | priest Flamen In Webster's Dictionary \Fla"men\, n.; pl. E. {Flammens}, L. {Flamines}. [L.]
(Rom. Antiq.)
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.
Affrights the flamens at their service quaint.
--Milton.
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