Eschenburg, J[ohann] J[oachim], 1743-1820. [from old catalog], Fiske, Nathan Welby, 1798-1847, [from old catalog] ed. and tr · Philadelphia, E. C. Biddle · leaf 274
divided the Roman territory, he set apart what was sufficient for theperformance of sacred rites, and for the support of temples. Numa is said to haveprovided a fund for defraying the expenses of religion, and to have appointed a stipend(stipendium) for the Vestals; the Augurs also and the Curiones… … P. III. RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS. PRAYERS. SACRIFICES. 237 can be no doubt that, in some way or other, sufficient provision was made for theirsupport.—Two priests, the Pontifex Maximus and the Flamen Dialis, were by virtueof their office members of the senate. All the priests held their offices without…
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