Pontifex Maximus

about Julius Caesar's rise to being offered the crown. In 73 BCE he was elected into the Pontifex, or the College of Pontiffs. Then, in 72 BCE he was elected into the military tribune, where he gained a lot of fame and recognition. He obtained a seat in the senate around the same time he married Pompeia. In the year 63 BCE, when he was only 37 years old, he was elected as the Pontifex Maximus. The Pontifex Maximus as most of you are aware is the highest and most prestigious title when it comes to Roman

his bill were also voters. Although Pompey and Crassus were profiting immediately from their dealings in the first triumvirate, Caesar was clearly investing for long-term benefits. The pontifix maximus In 63 BC, Caesar managed to be a young man in a very old and prestigious post, the pontifix maximus. As religious leader of the state religion, Caesar was able to influence a majority of events in Roman everyday life, such as elections, which depended on lunar calendar

To answer this question it is crucial to note that every leader, ruler or a monarch has to use the art of depiction to reinforce the image of themselves as a sacred ruler. The rulers have to make sure that every single one of their subordinates believed that he/she is sent from God(s) to rule over the peoples of their state. There are various ways of doing so. However, this essay will focus on the ways which Julius Caesar, the first Roman Emperor, used to instil the idea of him being sacred into

Biography of Julius Caesar A baby was born on July 12 or 13 of 100 BC in Rome. Little did the proud parents of this baby know that he would rule most of the known world. This baby was born to the name of Gaius, his personal name, Julius was the name of his family's clan and the name of his family was Caesar meaning hairy. Caesar was such an amazing man that many people couldn't believe that he was born the same way as them. Over time stories have arisen about Caesar's birth. One story says that

most the people. Due to this popularity, he also had an impact on religion while he was alive and even after his death. Absolute Power Julius Caesar really started his career as a quaestor and an aedile. His first big role in politics was as the Pontifex Maximus. In this role, as high priest, he agreed with popular policies and gained approval with the people. As a result, he was elected as praetor. He was then elected governor, but the real coup came with his election as Consul. As a consul, to restrict

Augustus Caesar - The First Roman Emperor In ancient history there have been many great leaders who had saved the Roman Empire from destruction and demise. The leaders and heroes of the Roman Empire are countless, but one leader stands out from all the rest. Augustus Caesar’s contributions to Roman history helped make Rome the dominant empire we know of today. Augustus Caesar was without a question the greatest political leader in the history of the Roman Empire.      As a young adolescent

Gaius Octavius Augustus First Emperor of the Roman Empire  Clinton Jenkins Hum 121 Octavius Research Paper 10/11/12 Gaius Octavius Augustus First Emperor of the Roman Empire Gaius Octavius, better known to historians as Augustus, succeeded his great uncle Julius Caesar following his assassination. In his wake, Augustus would become the first Emperor of the newly formed Roman Empire and bring massive, sweeping revisions to Roman law as well as centralize the government, military

Cheyenne Pichel HI 201 Christianity vs. Roman Religion There are many differences between Christianity and Roman religion. There are also similarities between the two of how they both worshipped in a place even if the place was different. Big difference is that they believed in gods and also they had different ways of religious. Roman did not like people turning away from Roman religion, and that caused harsh punishment to Christian to occur. Christianity became popular in Rome is after

certain message. Many times that message is clear. However, in the case of Augustus, is his message straightforward? Was he telling people that he was a brave and godlike man with the Prima Porta? Or would he rather be known as the humble pontifex maximus? Or rather a man who works in conjunction with his family and the senate as seen in the Ara Picas Augustae? Certainly these different characteristics make it hard to pin point Augustus’s true message. What was Augustus really trying to say? Why

Augustus Caesar, born in 63 B.C.E in Velletri, Italy as Gaius Octavius, was Rome’s first emperor. Throughout history there have been outstanding characters. Alexander the Great, Winston Churchill, George Washington and so much more. Their names will stand the test of time. One name, life, and legacy will survive until the end of time. The actions and ideals of Augustus Caesar have been seemingly mimicked in history, creating the idea of a “Ghost of Augustus”. In the Western Civilization course,