But why did the role of the stag in the fable so often fall to the Jews?
What has happened in the 1990's, economists say, is that those two historical roles largely fell away.
There may be a senior person at the table to whom the role naturally falls.
The role of the chorus falls to us, the audience.
Depending upon the program, the role of recruiting can largely fall to an assistant coach who specializes in that area.
Broadly, these roles fall into two main areas, communication and training.
That role has unfortunately fallen somewhat by the wayside since 11 September.
The role of choosing a new Augustus fell again to army officers.
It is taken as a given that such roles fall to the central government, along with defending the nation's territory and making foreign policy.
Although the role fell through, there was one perk.