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Epulones

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a special order of priests among the ancient Romans. They were first appointed B.C. 198, to preside at the Epulum Jovis (q.v.) and similar feasts, and were usually three in number, although they were at one time seven and at another ten.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Epulones'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​e/epulones.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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