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Marcus Aurelius and the Imperial Cult
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the imperial cult under Marcus Aurelius, focusing on the Arval Brethren, the deification of Faustina the Younger, and the politics of divine honors on the northern frontier. They discuss the College of the Arvales, their rituals at the grove of Dea Dia, and how Marcus used religion to unify the empire during the Marcomannic Wars. The episode also examines the role of the imperial cult in provincial loyalty, the significance of the title 'Pater Patriae', and the tension between Stoic philosophy and the divine pretensions of the emperor. Along…
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