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seviri Augustales

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The seviri Augustales were religious corporations in Roman Britain responsible for maintaining the local imperial cult. These officials, often freedmen, upheld the worship of the emperor and the imperial household, known as the numina Augustorum. This practice was officially encouraged throughout the Roman Empire as a way to foster loyalty among its diverse populations. The seviri Augustales received numerous dedications from officials, military officers, and private citizens, reflecting the widespread reverence for the emperor's divine spirit.12

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  1. Roman religion - Priests
  2. Roman Britain - Official Roman religion
  3. ancient Rome - Emperor worship
  4. Secular Games
  5. ancient Rome - Septimius Severus

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