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They didn't have 'holy men' whatever holy means. They had people who officiated at religious ceremonies, which varied from sacrifices to sporting games to funerals and dedications etc etc. These events were officiated by kings, magistrates, generals and ordinary people, depending on the nature of the ceremony.
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