Flamen (Nova Roma)
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| − | The [[Flamen (Nova Roma)|Flamines]] are thirteen priests who serve specific deities - though they are allowed to worship other deities as well. The sources tell us that the flamen (pl., ''flamines'') was a ''sacerdos'' proper, and who was dedicated to the service of a particular deity. A number of sources fix the number of ''flamines'' at fifteen (three ''maiores'' and twelve ''minores''), however the names of only thirteen of these are known with certainty. The ''flamines'' hold public rites on the days sacred to their deity, and oversee the general worship of that deity. The ''flamines'' are present in the [[Collegium Pontificum (Nova Roma)|Collegium Pontificum]]. | + | <onlyinclude>The [[Flamen (Nova Roma)|Flamines]] are thirteen priests who serve specific deities - though they are allowed to worship other deities as well. The sources tell us that the flamen (pl., ''flamines'') was a ''sacerdos'' proper, and who was dedicated to the service of a particular deity. A number of sources fix the number of ''flamines'' at fifteen (three ''maiores'' and twelve ''minores''), however the names of only thirteen of these are known with certainty. The ''flamines'' hold public rites on the days sacred to their deity, and oversee the general worship of that deity. The ''flamines'' are present in the [[Collegium Pontificum (Nova Roma)|Collegium Pontificum]]. |
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The Flamines are thirteen priests who serve specific deities - though they are allowed to worship other deities as well. The sources tell us that the flamen (pl., flamines) was a sacerdos proper, and who was dedicated to the service of a particular deity. A number of sources fix the number of flamines at fifteen (three maiores and twelve minores), however the names of only thirteen of these are known with certainty. The flamines hold public rites on the days sacred to their deity, and oversee the general worship of that deity. The flamines are present in the Collegium Pontificum.
Flamines Maiores
Flamen DialisPosition not open at this time. The Flamen Dialis serves the cult of Iuppiter (Jupiter), and participates in the Vinalia festivals and at conferratio marriage ceremonies. This priesthood is subject to a large number of complex taboos which have not yet been resolved for reconstruction. The wife of the Flamen Dialis was known as the Flaminica Dialis, and assisted in the rites and was subject to the same taboos. |
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Flamen MartialisThe Flamen Martialis oversees the cult of Mars, the God of War, leading public rites on the days sacred to Mars. |
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Flamen QuirinalisThe Flamen Quirinalis oversees the cult of Quirinus, a god related to the peaceful aspect of Mars, who presides over organized Roman social life. The Flamen Quirinalis leads public rites on the days sacred to Quirinus. |
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Flamines Minores
Flamen CarmentalisThe Flamen Carmentalis oversees the cult of Carmenta (Carmentis), a goddess of Prophecy and Oracles. The Flamen Carmentalis leads public rites on the days sacred to Carmenta. |
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Flamen CerealisThe Flamen Cerealis oversees the cult of Ceres, Goddess of grains (identified with the Greek Demeter). The Flamen Cerealis leads public rites on the days sacred to Ceres. |
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Flamen FalacerThe Flamen Falacer oversees the cult of Falacer, a deified Roman hero (who presumably personified qualities such as strength, courage, etc.) The Flamen Falacer leads public rites on days sacred to Falacer. |
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Flamen FlorealisThe Flamen Florealis oversees the cult of Flora, the Goddess of flowers, and Spring (and therefore new beginnings). The Flamen Florealis leads public rites on the days sacred to Flora. |
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Flamen FurrinalisThe Flamen Furrinalis oversees the cult of Furrina, a Goddess of Springs who had a sacred grove associated with water (possibly connected with health and healing). The Flamen Furrinalis leads public rites on the days sacred to Furrina. |
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Flamen PalatualisThe Flamen Palatualis oversees the cult of Palatua, the guardian of the Palatine Hill (the oldest settled part of Rome, therefore making Palatua possibly a goddess of Rome's beginnings.) The Flamen Palatualis leads public rites on the days sacred to Palatua. |
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Flamen PomonalisThe Flamen Pomonalis oversees the cult of Pomona, Goddess of fruit. The Flamen Pomonalis leads public rites on days sacred to Pomona (there was no major single festival day). |
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Flamen PortunalisThe Flamen Portunalis oversees the cult of Portunus, God of Harbors and doors. The Flamen Portunalis leads public rites sacred to Portunus. |
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Flamen VolcanalisThe Flamen Volcanalis oversees the cult of Volcanus (Vulcan), God of Fire and smithcraft. The Flamen Volcanalis leads public rites sacred to Volcanus. |
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Flamen VolturnalisThe Flamen Volturnalis oversees the cult of Volturnus, a River God sometimes also associated with the Southeast wind. (Both these aspects may be related to travel and trade.) The Flamen Volturnalis leads public rites sacred to Volturnus. |
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Album Flaminum
On this page are listed both the current flamines, as well as all the previous flamines, together with their dates of service, as best known.
Current Flamines
All Flamines
Listed here are all the flaminates of Nova Roma, together with a listing of the office holders and their terms of service.
Flamen Dialis
(not yet held)
Flamen Martialis
Flamen Quirinalis
- Marcus Cornelius Scriptor
Flamen Carmentalis
Flamen Cerealis
- from a.d. V Kal. Dec. Q. Maximo M. Minucio cos. ‡ MMDCCLIII a.u.c.
- to Id. Mar. Fl. Vedio (II) M. Cassio (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLIV a.u.c.
Flamen Falacer
Flamen Florealis
- Nicolaus Moravius Vado
Flamen Furrinalis
Flamen Palatualis
Flamen Pomonalis
Flamen Portunalis
- Marcus Arcadius Pius
Flamen Volcanalis
- Marcus Equitius Paternus
Flamen Volturnalis
- from a.d. XII Kal. Feb. Cn. Salvio Cn. Equitio cos. ‡ MMDCCLVII a.u.c.
- to a.d. XVII Kal. Mai. M. Moravio T. Iulio cos. ‡ MMDCCLXI a.u.c.
Vide
- The Flamen
- (J. Vanggaard / 1988 / ISBN 8772890592) Gathers together all the known evidence on the Roman flamines.
