Their very appearance emphasized their rejection of the new deities.
Now all the other gods and she-gods have been eclipsed by some new deity.
The new deities were said to favour sacrifice in this form.
This new deity pointed to a sign by his side.
In addition, the king usually received consent from the other priests before introducing new deities.
The three new deities are carried inside only by descendants of the Dayitapati family.
On the morning of the second day the new deities are seated on the altar, the "Ratna-Singhasana".
And on the third day the new deities emerge from the temple for the biggest Chariot Festival.
The introduction of new or equivalent deities coincided with Rome's most significant aggressive and defensive military forays.
The remainder of the new deities were simply listed by name and sphere of influence.