10-24-2010, 05:45 AM
Sorry that this is not Military in nature but Ive been curious for a while. We all know that back in ancient Rome anyone who wanted to be a magistrate or senator had to be independantly wealthy because unlike now politicians were not paid a wage from tax money. What i was wondering is what about the religious offices of Ancient Rome such as Pontifex maximus, flamines and vestal virgins. were they paid a salary or allowance from Romes treasury? or did they also have to be wealthy before hand because there was no pay for their jobs?
Richard
