Motif
consecrated priestly hierarchy
consecrated_priestly_hierarchy
A motif of the Sacred Law and Social Order family, within the sub-family Revealed Command and Divine Authorization. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome TEMPLES. / STATUES. / ALTARS. / PRIESTS.; lines 6182-6199 confidence: medium
Every deity has a separate priestly order consecrated to worship, and every place appoints a high-priest to supervise the order and carry out more sacred rites and observances.
Each deity has a dedicated order of priests, and a high-priest supervises the order and performs more sacred rites.
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