Fetiales

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The fetiales were priests in Ancient Rome, members of an order traditionally established by Numa Pompilius. Their duty was to make formal proclamation of peace and war, and confirm treaties. They also carried out the functions of traveling heralds or ambassadors.

Lit. Andreas Zack, Studien zum "Römischen Völkerrecht" (Göttingen 2001)

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