The commander of conquering legions, the Caesar, Augustus, pontifex Maximus, has actually condescended to take the oath of office, standing before the consul seated in his chair!
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
The college of which the emperor, as pontifex Maximus, was head exercised a supreme and comprehensive control over the whole field of religion.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
The Supreme Court really exists in the person of the Sheik ul Islam, who may be called the High Pontiff, a sort of pontifex Maximus with judicial powers.
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford