The theme of “foundation” runs through political debate and propaganda throughout the 1st century BCE. This contribution revisits the issue of the attribution of the name Augustus to Octavian in January 27 BCE, focusing on reasons put forward by Munatius Plancus, in support of the name Augustus rather than Romulus. Particular attention is given to a key detail: the adjective amplius, which along with novum, characterizes the name Augustus.
La scelta del nome Augusto. Qualche ulteriore considerazione
Todisco, Elisabetta
2025-01-01
Abstract
The theme of “foundation” runs through political debate and propaganda throughout the 1st century BCE. This contribution revisits the issue of the attribution of the name Augustus to Octavian in January 27 BCE, focusing on reasons put forward by Munatius Plancus, in support of the name Augustus rather than Romulus. Particular attention is given to a key detail: the adjective amplius, which along with novum, characterizes the name Augustus.File in questo prodotto:
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