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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic's Imperial Cult: Reluctant God
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's complex relationship with the imperial cult. Despite being hailed as a living god by provincials and having his own cults established in Greece and Asia Minor, Marcus consistently downplayed his divinity, even forbidding new temples in his honor. They discuss how Stoic philosophy shaped his views on ruler worship, the political necessity of the cult in the provinces, and the tension between his personal beliefs and the expectations of empire. Key figures include the proconsul of Asia, the priestly college of the Arval Brethren…
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