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Salii

the Salii

The twelve 'leaping' priests of Mars who bore the sacred shields (ancilia) and danced through the city singing.

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Mentioned in 2 works (3 total)

The History of Rome, Book 1 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 4 history · 1 mention

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