Augustus and the Secular Games: A New Age for Rome

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Ludi Saeculares, the Secular Games celebrated by Augustus in 17 BC. They delve into the religious and political significance of this ancient festival, which marked the end of one saeculum and the beginning of another. The conversation covers the Sibylline Books, the role of the quindecimviri sacris faciundis, the performance of Horace's Carmen Saeculare, and the symbolism of the ceremonies on the Campus Martius. They discuss how Augustus used the games to legitimize his rule and promote a narrative of renewal and peace after decades of civil war. The episode also touches on the rediscovery of the Acta of the games in the 19th century and the controversies surrounding their interpretation. #LudiSaeculares #Augustus #SecularGames #CarmenSaeculare #Horace #SibyllineBooks #CampusMartius #QuindecimviriSacrisFaciundis #RomanReligion #AugustanPropaganda #17BC #Saeculum #RomanFestival #ActaOfTheSecularGames #FexingoHistory #RomanHistory #AncientRome #History #AugustusCaesar #RomanEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo