1) Ancient Roman religious title 2) Priests of Mars
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In ancient Roman religion, the Salii (aɪ) were the `leaping priests` (from the verb salio, to leap/jump) of Mars supposed to have been introduced by King Numa Pompilius. They were twelve patrician youths, dressed as archaic warriors: an embroidered tunic, a breastplate, a short red cloak (paludamentum), a sword, and a spiked headdress called an.....
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(Latin: `Dancers`), in ancient Italy, a priesthood usually associated with the worship of Mars, the god of war. Chapters of the priesthood existed ... [2 related articles]
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In ancient Rome, a priesthood connected with the worship of Mars and Quirinus (Romulus). During the festivals of Mars, in March and October, the Salii went in procession and...
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The Salii were a college of priests at ancient Rome associated with the worship of Mars. They were twelve in number, and were always patricians. At the festival of Mars, which was held on March the first and following days, they went dancing through the city, carrying the sacred shields. There was a second college of Salii, devoted to Quirinus.
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(Latin) literally the dancers; an Italian priesthood that honored the Roman god Mars.
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