CLASSIC 20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Numa Pompilius, Pontifex Maximus, Mola Salsa
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Not similar to modern religious practices, specifically roman religions. Numa pompilius and romulus established religion controlled by the state, rome re established, force of arms balanced by religious state. Set of practices in part governed by fear, scared to offend the gods. Livy suggest early religion as marx"s opiate of the people, keep them pliable. Egeria- divine nymph pretended to meet with numa. Roman leaders had a one on one relationship or connection with one of the gods. Classes of priests- state apparatus consisted of priests- flamines, pontifex maximus, and vestal virgins, magisterial offices flamines are priests of major gods in the temple. Flamine diales had particular dress, could not leave city, wore the apex hat. Whole list of restrictions, could not ride horse or see army. The official religious political leader, no state church separation. Managed the calendar: control the days on which things happen.
