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The Roman Triumph: When a General Became a God for a Day
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the Roman triumph, the highest honor a general could achieve. They explore the origins of the triumph, its rituals, and the political maneuvering behind it. Lucas explains the strict criteria for earning a triumph, the procession through the streets of Rome, and the symbolic elements like the laurel crown and the chariot. The conversation highlights how triumphs were used by figures like Pompey the Great to build personal power, and how the early emperors monopolized the ceremony. Luna asks about the darker moments, including the fate of defeated…
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