The Salii were a college of priests at ancient Rome associated with the worship of Mars. They were twelve in number, and were always patricians. At the festival of Mars, which was held on March the first and following days, they went dancing through the city, carrying the sacred shields. There was a second college of Salii, devoted to Quirinus. Research Salii
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