What does an augur do?

They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. augur, in ancient Rome, one of the members of a religious college whose duty it was to observe and interpret the signs ( auspices) of approval or disapproval sent by the gods in reference to any proposed undertaking.

What is the difference between Auger and augur?

Auger is generally a noun referring to a tool used for boring holes or moving loose material. Augur can be a noun or a verb, referring to one who foretells events based on omens, or the act of doing so. If something "augurs well" or "augurs ill," it means that something good or bad is predicted to happen, respectively.

Why was the Office of augur held for a long time?

The office of augur, which was bestowed only upon persons of distinguished merit and was much sought after by reason of its political importance, was held for life. Vacancies were originally filled by co-optation, but by the Domitian law (104 bce ), selection was made by the tribes.

What happens if an augur error occurs?

If an error occurred in the auspices, the augurs could, of their own accord or at the request of the Senate, inform themselves of the circumstances and advise upon it. A consul could refuse to accept their advice while he remained in office, but on retiring he could be prosecuted.