Another disadvantage of the Flamen was they "were also forbidden to touch, see, or refer to yeast, raw meat, goats, dogs, ivy, or beans;" the reason these were prohibited from the Flamen was that they could potentially interfere with his religious practices. Most of were associated with being unsanitary or associated with death. When these Flamen would have to perform ritual sacrifices it would almost be impossible for the flamen to avoid contact with raw meat. However Roman accounts don't include such events in their writings. Another thing Flamen's were forbidden from was binding. They could not be bound to anything because it could hinder and jeopardize their position as flamen. Therefore, the only bind they were tied to was their religious position and priesthood.