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Wurskaiti

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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were priests of the third order among pagan Prussians. Griwa takes the lead as supreme head; next in order come the Griwaites, then the Siggones, and lastly the Wurskaiti. They are said to have had in control the management of religious duties. Probably the dedication, cleansing, and sacrificing of the offerings was their main duty.

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