Augustus and the Temple of Divus Iulius: A Cult in the Forum

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the Temple of Divus Iulius (the Temple of the Deified Julius), a landmark monument in the Roman Forum that Augustus built to honor his adopted father, Julius Caesar, after deification. They discuss the temple's construction site over Caesar's cremation pyre, its political symbolism in marking the end of civil war and the rise of the imperial cult, and the architectural innovations like the high podium and rostra. The conversation covers the temple's role in Caesar's deification in 42 BCE, the game of 'apotheosis' played by Octavian, the temple's function as a voting platform, and its later history up to the 16th century. Lucas and Luna also touch on the Vestal Virgins' role, the Caesarian reforms of the calendar, and the temple's inclusion on coins. This episode weaves together religion, politics, and urban space in Augustan Rome. #TempleOfDivusIulius #JuliusCaesar #Augustus #RomanForum #ImperialCult #Apotheosis #RomanReligion #RomanArchitecture #VestalVirgins #Rostra #RomanCoins #Deification #PaxRomana #RomeHistory #FexingoHistory #History #AncientRome #RomanEmperors Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo