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the decemvirs for sacred rites
the decemvirs
also: decemviri sacris faciundis, decemvirs
The college of ten men charged with the Sibylline Books, consulted to prescribe expiations for the prodigies of 218 BC.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 21 §62 decemvirs
The college of ten men in charge of the Sibylline Books, consulted to prescribe expiations.
- The History of Rome, Book 22 §1 decemvirs
The board of ten (decemviri sacris faciundis) who consulted the Sibylline books in times of crisis.
- The History of Rome, Book 25 §4 the decemvirs
The board of ten for sacred rites (decemviri sacris faciundis), who consult the Sibylline books and conduct the Greek-rite sacrifice to Apollo (§12).
- The History of Rome, Book 31 §10 board of ten
The decemviri sacris faciundis, the ten keepers of the Sibylline books, consulted on prodigies.
- The History of Rome, Book 34 §44 decemvirs
The board of ten for sacred rites (decemviri sacris faciundis), keepers of the Sibylline books.
- The History of Rome, Book 37 §3 decemvirs
The board of ten (decemviri sacris faciundis) who consulted the Sibylline Books and prescribed expiatory rites.
Mentioned in 22 works (65 mentions)
The History of Rome, Book 3
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