PONTÍFICE (PONTIFEX) - ORIGEM DA PALAVRA

This video explains the etymology of the term "pontiff", derived from the Latin "pontifex, pontifĭcis", which may be derived from a series of archaic terms relating to the activities and functions of Roman priests. Were they bridge builders? What does building bridges have to do with being the highest priest of the Roman polytheistic religion and why does the monotheistic Christian bishop of Rome adopt this term that originated in Roman pagan antiquity? Today's Etymology!!! MOPC Mentorship = contact me by email at [email protected] and learn English, German, Russian, Latin, Italian and other languages ​​with me online, in the comfort of your home, with access to my exclusive Multilingual Thematic Dictionary www.theintutionary.com