The chief of the pontifices, the Pontifex Maximus, was at the head of the college. |
Senes must be so taken in 22, since pontifices etc. cannot stand as adjectives. |
The master or superintendent of the pontifices was one of the most honorable offices in the commonwealth. |
The oversight of the manner of worship was the special duty of the pontifices. |
The pontifices also explain, to those who inquire of them, the proper ceremonies at funerals. |
The augurs and pontifices were the public men and statesmen, and they made religion a State function. |