Tuesday, 15 August 2023

{Augustus Capricornus}[16th February 1991]

[Redbook8:263][19910216:1220i]{Augustus Capricornus}[16th February 1991]


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‘[On the Gemma Augustea]* A Capricorn, his birth-sign, above his head, the goddess Roma seated beside him, and other features, identify the Emperor [Augustus]** as no ordinary mortal but the beloved companion of the gods.’

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**[(born 63) reigned 27bce-14ce (death)]


***[Encylopaedia of Visual Art 2:185]




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