Quotes About Chief Priest

By having himself elected Chief Priest, it was as if Caesar foresaw the future importance of this title, which would be assumed by Augustus in 12 Bc and by all the emperors who succeeded him.

the chief priest was a kind of 'pope' who very quickly acquired the prerogatives of the rex. Thus in 12 BC Augustus assumed its title and attributes.

it was impossible to imagine a religion that was distinct from civic-mindedness, and therefore a clergy marginal to the Republic. Members of the big colleges (pontiffs, augurs and the chief priest himself) were elected by the people

Mrs Cake? What is a Mrs Cake? You have ... ghastly Things from the Dungeon Dimensions and things, yes? Terrible hazards of your ungodly profession? said the Chief Priest. Yes. We have someone called Mrs Cake. Ridcully gave him an inquiring look. Don't ask, said the priest, shuddering. Just be grateful you'll never have to find out.