CLA233H1 Lecture Notes - Toga, Roman Citizenship, Roman Senate
Document Summary
In the year 13ce, one year before his death, augustus entrusted 4 things to the vestal virgins. Instructions for his funeral: his will, an inscription, a record of the financial/martial contributions he had made. The inscription became known as the res gestae. 3 copies still exist found in the province of galatia (in turkey) Basis on the genre elogiae (elegiac) a work of art in remembrance of someone. Was inscribed in bronze and put in front of augustus" mausoleum. Continual incorporation of his power the idea of a man who broke the system and created a new one in its place. Emphasizes that he gave up the power that was given to him rejected the dictatorship like any good roman would. Deliberately non-artistic in nature: very factual in nature. He calls himself the defender and liberator of the republic": however he was the one who basically ended it.
