CLST 306 Lecture 3: Clst 306 Week 2-1.pdf
14 May 2015
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Octavian and the late republic: emperor 27 bc ad 14, ara pacis (monument) and augustus of prima porta (statue) intricately linked to him, augustus was a title. Octavian went by many titles later in his life. Princeps first among equals: everyone is equal he just took leadership role. Pater patriae father of the fatherland/nation. Titles given to him by the senate in recognition of his service to the state: born in 63 bc as gais julius caesar octavianus. Grandnephew of julius caesar adopted by him in his will. Because of historical distinctions between the reality of who is at charge he is referred to as different names. Becomes roman empire at 27 bc and he is then referred to as augustus: before that, in the republic, he is referred to as octavian. This is also how the senate would refer to him: from art and architecture we see that.
