fetial
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A fetial (; , . ) was a type of priest in ancient Rome. They formed a collegium devoted to Jupiter as the patron of good faith.
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- Instance of
- religious organization
- Subclass of
- sodality
- Country
- Ancient Rome
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- described by source
- Pauly–Wissowa
- applies to jurisdiction
- Ancient Rome
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- ''Rerum repetitio''
- Etymology
- Religious implications
- Details of the operative duties of the fetials
- Political implications of the ''ius fetiale''
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
A fetial (; , . ) was a type of priest in ancient Rome. They formed a collegium devoted to Jupiter as the patron of good faith.
The duties of the fetials included advising the Roman Senate on foreign affairs and international treaties, making formal proclamations of peace and of war, and confirming treaties. They also carried out the functions of traveling heralds or ambassadors (Pater Patratus).
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