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Strict rules and taboos: The Flamen Dialis had to follow a very strict lifestyle with limitations on what he could touch, eat, and even see, including prohibitions on touching metal, riding a horse, or viewing a corpse. Daily sacrifices: A primary function was offering daily sacrifices to Jupiter in the temple dedicated to the god. High status: Considered one of the most senior priests in Roman religion, second only to the "Rex Sacrorum". Patrician class: The Flamen Dialis was typically chosen from the patrician class, the highest social rank in Roman society.