chapter 2.2 power struggle : Octavian as Apollo's favourite

Question 1

who did both Octavian and Mark Antony choose as there patron gods?

Answer 1

O - Apollo
MA - Bacchus (Dionysus)

Question 2

what was Apollo the god of ? and how did this help Octavian’s image?

Answer 2

Apollo is the god of the sun, prophecy, archery, music, medicine and civilisation itself. This helps his image as it shows him to be a model for discipline, moderation and morality. Also his golden imagery helps to push his message as the father and supplier of Rome.

Question 3

what did Octavian need to do to portray Apollo in his image?

Answer 3

he needed to show that he coned a message of civilisation alongside Apollo’s symbols

Question 4

what did Mark Antony need to do to portray Bacchus in his image?

Answer 4

he needed to show that the war was over and it was time to celebrate alongside Bacchus’ symbols

Question 5

what is a prime example of Mark Antony doing so?

Answer 5

the Cistophorus of Antony
Antony and Octavia - Bacchus on a plinth holding a cantharus and a thyrsus (both symbols of Bacchus)