hereditary priesthood
C16348
concept
A hereditary priesthood is a religious institution in which priestly roles, authority, and sacred duties are passed down through specific family lineages or castes, typically by birthright.
Observed surface forms (6)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Roman priesthood | 4 |
| biblical priestly lineage | 1 |
| hereditary priestly clans | 1 |
| hereditary priestly family | 1 |
| hereditary religious lineage | 1 |
| priestly lineage | 1 |
Instances (10)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Jerusalem priestly families | hereditary priestly clans |
| Khön family | hereditary religious lineage |
| Eumolpidae | — |
| College of Augurs | Roman priesthood |
| Priestly family of Zadok | biblical priestly lineage |
| Branchidae | hereditary priestly family |
| Luperci Fabiani | Roman priesthood |
| Salii | Roman priesthood |
| Fetiales | Roman priesthood |
| House of Aaron | priestly lineage |