Duumvir

Reading notes

• The History of Rome, Book 2 §42 duumvir

  One of a pair of magistrates appointed for a single purpose; here to dedicate the temple of Castor.

• The History of Rome, Book 3 §10 two commissioners of sacred rites

  The duumviri sacris faciundis, the two-man board (later enlarged) charged with keeping and consulting the Sibylline Books.

• The History of Rome, Book 4 §21 the duumvirs

  The two men in charge of the Sibylline Books, who prescribed expiations and rites in prodigies and plagues.

• The History of Rome, Book 5 §50 the duumvirs

  The two-man college (duumviri sacris faciundis) that kept and consulted the Sibylline books for the rites of expiation.

• The History of Rome, Book 7 §28 duumvirs

  A board of two commissioners, here appointed to build the temple of Moneta.