Classical Studies 2300 Study Guide - Lusus Troiae, Aeneid, Pozzuoli

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2300
• Professor: Charles Stocking

Document Summary

At 44 bce, marcus antonius (antony) was co-consul with caesar. Antony (caesar"s co-consul), lepidus (master of cavalry), and octavius (augustus) appointed by senate as triumvirate with the power to make laws without the approval of. Senate and assembly and to nominate all magistrates. 42 bce caesar deified: cult of divus julius first roman historical figure to be deified, octavius (adopted son of julius caesar) = divii filius = son of god. Antony marries cleopatra accused of becoming foreign and non-roman in habits. Caesarion (son of julius caesar and cleopatra) is declared king of kings in the. Donations of alexandria : direct threat to octavius (adopted son of caesar) who is the official heir. Octavius (with the support of rome) pursues antony. Cleopatra send messengers to antony saying that she was committed suicide antony. 31 bce battle of actium octavius wins kills himself; cleopatra still alive eventually cleopatra kills herself.