quindecemvir (Meaning)

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quindecemvir (n.)

One of a sacerdotal college of fifteen men whose chief duty was to take care of the Sibylline books.

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The quindecemvirs, a board of fifteen priests, held great religious authority in ancient Rome.
Julius Caesar was elected as a quindecemvir in 63 BCE, signaling his growing political power.
The quindecemvirs were responsible for interpreting the Sibylline Books, a collection of prophecies revered by the Romans.
The appointment of quindecemvirs was a highly coveted honor, reserved for prominent Roman citizens.
The quindecemvirs played a crucial role in maintaining religious stability and conducting important ceremonies.
The office of quindecemvir was established in 241 BCE, following a series of natural disasters that were attributed to divine anger.
The quindecemvirs organized the Ludi Saeculares, a grand festival held every hundred years to mark the renewal of the Roman world.
In 82 BCE, the powers of the quindecemvirs were expanded to include overseeing the construction and maintenance of temples.
The quindecemvirs were often consulted by Roman emperors on matters of religion and prophecy.
The last known appointment of a quindecemvir occurred in the 4th century CE, as the influence of Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.

One of a sacerdotal college of fifteen men whose chief duty was to take care of the Sibylline books.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The quindecemvirs, a board of fifteen priests, held great religious authority in ancient Rome.

Julius Caesar was elected as a quindecemvir in 63 BCE, signaling his growing political power.

The quindecemvirs were responsible for interpreting the Sibylline Books, a collection of prophecies revered by the Romans.

The appointment of quindecemvirs was a highly coveted honor, reserved for prominent Roman citizens.