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The Roman Triumph: When a General Became a God for a Day
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Roman triumph, the greatest honor a Roman general could receive. They trace its origins from Romulus to the late Republic, describing the lavish procession through the streets of Rome, the slaves, spoils, and the general himself—painted red like Jupiter, wearing a crown of laurel, with a slave whispering 'Remember you are mortal' in his ear. They discuss the creative tension between the triumph's religious meaning and its political uses: how Pompey the Great celebrated two triumphs while still a Roman citizen, and how Caesar's…
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