Themes Flashcards
1
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Divi Filius
A
Anything that stresses Augustus’ link to Julius Caesar and the Divine Julius.
2
Q
Imperator
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The idea of Augustus as a strong, capable military commander whose wars were just and beneficial to Rome.
3
Q
Augustus
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Augustus the religious leader.
4
Q
Culture Hero
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The notion that Augustus was responsible for bringing about a new Golden Age of Peace and Prosperity in the Roman Empire.
5
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Pater Patriae
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Augustus as the father figure for all Romans, giving him the authority to direct their moral behaviour.
