The Latin word pontifex literally means "bridge builder". In ancient Rome, there was an office called Pontifex Maximus, or "head bridge builder". This term is now used in Roman Catholicism to refer to the Pope.
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The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
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The overseer of Roman religion was the pontifex maximus, the
chief priest.