The Apotheosis of Emperors

In ancient Rome, the line between mortal and divine blurred in the most dramatic of ways. Here, emperors were not just rulers; they were believed to ascend to the heavens and join the gods after death.This belief shaped the very fabric of Roman society and governance. The concept of apotheosis, or becoming divine, was intertwined with the legacy of emperors. It echoed through the ages, beginning with figures like Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome.Aurelius and Malik take on this case in full — 5 chapters, 32 minutes, one complete story.Learn more at: https://themythologyarchive.com/mythology/apotheosis-emperorsThe Mythology Archive Dialogues is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures. In every episode, curators Aurelius and Malik take one myth or figure and follow it from first telling to lasting echo — one telling the story, the other pressing on what it leaves out.The Archive Network is an independent, solo-run project. Everything is free, with no ads and no paywalls. Support doesn't unlock anything; it simply keeps the work going:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportExplore this archive:https://themythologyarchive.comDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.