noun
- priests in ancient Rome who served particular deities
Usage: historical; plural of flamen
Examples
- The flamens performed sacred rituals in honor of their assigned gods.
- Each flamen was dedicated to serving a specific Roman deity.
- The college of flamens included priests for Jupiter, Mars, and other major gods.
- Ancient Roman flamens wore distinctive ceremonial clothing during religious ceremonies.
- The flamens held important positions in the Roman religious hierarchy.