Statue of the Divine
Behold the statue, and see the gods made real.Erected in the villa of Livia Drusilla (later known as Julia Augusta), wife of Caesar Augustus, the Augustus of Prima Porta ran contrary to the Emperor's desire not to be praised as divine. At first glance, the statue provided an atypical depiction of Imperial grandeur - of a triumphant general’s oration. However, Augustus is barefoot, something typically reserved for gods and heroes. The cupid at his feet also references Caesar's claim of descent from Venus (Cupid is Venus' son). Also, the detailed breastplate depicts a celebration of Augustus’ success as a diplomat, as well as a warrior. The statue remains an important icon of the Imperial Cult, venerating Rome’s ‘first citizen’ as a god.
Religion
Building Name Statue of the Divine |
Level Name att_bld_religion_grecoroman_minor_1 |
Building Chain Religion |
Building Level 1 |
Create Time 2 |
Create Cost 2000 |
Require Resource |
Effects
Religious influence: +1 Roman paganism (region_to_region_own)Provides Garrison Army
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Recruitable Units
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