pullarius

In addition to his ill-omened words, to which his death gave a clear significance, it was gathered from what the "pullarius" said that the auspices had been unfavourable and that the consul was not unaware of this.

The History of Rome, Vol. VI 1905

So anxious were the troops for battle, that the ` pullarius 'dared to announce to the consul a ` tripudium solistimum,' although the chickens refused to eat.

Bygone Beliefs 1969

This was done just before sunrise by the pullarius or feeder, strict silence being observed.

Bygone Beliefs 1969

Whilst the consuls were engaged in the various duties, religious and otherwise, which are customary before a battle, the Tarentines waited for them, expecting an answer, and Papirius informed them that the pullarius had reported that the auspices were favourable and the sacrifice most satisfactory.

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905

The chickens refused to eat, but the pullarius ventured to misrepresent matters, and reported to the consul that they had eaten so greedily that the corn dropped from their mouths on to the ground.

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905

Before the battle-shout was raised or the lines closed a chance javelin struck the pullarius and he fell in front of the standards.

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905

He then issued instructions to the centurions to place the pullarius in front of the fighting line.

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905

After receiving the reply from his colleague, Papirius rose quietly in the third watch of the night and sent a pullarius to observe the omens.

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905

Papirius was warned by the pullarius that it would be necessary to take the auspices afresh.

The History of Rome, Vol. II 1905

Roman _pullarius_, yet the phrase is here probably only equivalent to [Greek: despotês manteumatôn] soon after.

Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes 525 BC-456 BC Aeschylus 1840