Young, vibrant, and determined, Augustus Caesar accumulated immense power and adulation by restoring Rome to its former glory. Augustus, formerly known as Octavian, was the adopted son of Julius Caesar, who later became the First Emperor of Rome. He originally shared rule with Mark Antony, however, their collaboration proved ineffective. Augustus’ pursuit for power and authority resulted after defeating Antony in the battle of Actium and becoming the First Emperor of Rome (Cohen). Res Gestae Divi
“Life of Augustus” was written to be a model for the medieval people. The article begins with Augustus’s important paternal ancestors to establish his respectable lineage. Ancestry was of utmost importance during the medieval times. It often established one’s role in society and provided opportunities for advancement, such as the many Augustus had. Augustus also possessed characteristics that were seen as admirable and ideal in a leader and a warrior. Though some characteristics were in conflict
mystery as to why Emperor Augustus exiled the poet, leading many to question whether Ovid was actually pro or Anti-Augustan. While Ovid is considered an Augustan propagandist, there are aspects of Metamorphoses that at times support and praise Emperor Augustus but also instances of possible criticism. In Book 15 (Metamorphoses, Ovid) a large portion of the poem is praise for Augustus and his ancestors. “ There, wondering at the younger Caesar’s deeds, Julius confessed they
Pax Romana Pax Romana was an era of peace that began when Augustus became Emperor 27 BC to when Marcus Aurelius died in AD 180. Peace meant that Rome was stable and safe from invaders. Pax Romana was the “Golden Age” of Rome. Roman republic Origin Romulus and Remus founded Rome. Their parents were Rhea Silvia and the god Mars. They drowned Rhea but, the children were safe in a basket floating down a river later rescued by a she-wolf which was sacred to Mars. The two brothers decided
GRAMMER/SPELLING Ara Pacis Augustae: Altar of Peace This Roman monument was named Ara Pacis Augustae after the Emperor Augustus, in 9 BC the monument was blessed as the Altar of Majestic Peace. Augustus commissioned this building to celebrate his victories at Gaul and Hispania (which is now known as France and Spain) and the symbol for peace in Rome. During this period it was considered one of the most important structures. This building is symbolic to the era known as Pax Romana (this translates
Of the many rulers of the Roman Empire, some were considered to be gods and some were considered to be monsters. Most of the latter earned this type of status by following the “Neronian paradigm”. This included elaborate shows and games, little in expansion or military conquest, and an overall dislike toward the emperor. The Neronian paradigm also refers to the behavior of the emperor, which includes anger, paranoia, cruelty toward and mistreatment of people, and bad decision-making. One emperor
Alexander the Great was born in July 356 B.C.E. He is the son of King Phillip of Macedon. Alexander the Great sought to expand upon his father’s legacy in the known world as a great warrior. In order to achieve this Alexander sets his targets on defeating the massive Persian Empire that is currently the dominant power in the area of the Mediterranean. Alexander is successful in his goal and then seeks to expand his empire. Alexander is very successful in combat and does not lose a battle, the surprising
He also realised the republican ideas still active in the roman ruling classes. Augustus used the beneficial part of the roman republicanism with his own idea of monarchy. The separation of power in Roman republic time had been used in a monarchic way. He had the absolute power with the facade of the Republic but refused to be called
The Lares were known to have an association with dogs. They were often made to look like young men wearing dog skins. Dogs were also depicted at the feet of the Lares. The relationship between dogs and the Lares is described in Book V of Ovid’s Fasti: To the Guardian Lares, with small statues of the gods. Curius vowed them: but time destroys many things, And the long ages wear away the stone. The reason for their epithet of Guardian, Is that they keep safe watch over everything. They support us
Through the many forms of art in our history, I will focus on the architecture of Stonehenge and the Pantheon. Both buildings exert multiple similarities towards each other such as their circular structure, yet due to being built in different eras they served different purposes and underwent their rightful technological differences. I will observe these two art forms in countless ways through the means of compare and contrast to build a greater understanding of their historical ties. Using their