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The Rise and Rule of Augustus: A Journey Through Ancient Rome and The Aeneid

Explore the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Empire under Augustus, examining key events and life in ancient Rome. Dive into the literary masterpiece, The Aeneid, analyzing themes and characters for a deeper understanding. Engage in thought-provoking discussions on propaganda, heroism, and pietas present in the epic. Uncover the impact of historical and mythological narratives on Virgil's work. Experience the complexities of power, duty, and morality in ancient Roman society through this captivating journey.

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The Rise and Rule of Augustus: A Journey Through Ancient Rome and The Aeneid

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  1. The End of the Republic • The Rise of Antony and Octavian • Rivalry Between Antony and Octavian (44-43) • The Second Triumvirate (43-38) • Civil War Between Antony and Octavian (38-31) • Battle of Actium (31) • Octavian made Emperor (Augustus) (27)

  2. The Empire Under Augustus(27 BCE-14CE) • Government • The Senate • The Assemblies • The Magistrates • The Army • praetorian guard

  3. Life in Ancient Rome • The Roman Family • pater familias • Roman Women • Roman Religion • college of pontiffs, flamens, Vestal Virgins, augurs and auspices, Sibylline books, eastern mystery cults, Imperial Cult

  4. Roman Literature • Augustus’ Literary Circle • Maecenas, Horace, Vergil, Livy, Propertius • The Aeneid • Written between 30 and 19 BCE • Secondary epic vs. primary epic • Questions raised: 1) to what extent are the gods in control? 2) which is stronger—good or evil? 3) what is the duty of a hero? • pietas, furor

  5. The Aeneid • Questions for Discussion: • What kind of propaganda do you see in Jupiter’s speech in I:355-417, especially in the second half? • How do Pyrrhus’ actions in II:707-750 reflect on the pietas of the Greeks? • How is Aeneas affected by the terrible actions of the Greeks, but of what is he reminded (II:751-807)? • How does Dido behave before (I:595-637) and after (IV:86-118) she falls in love with Aeneas, and what effect does it have on the city? • What does Anchises prophesy in VI:1044-1056? • What does Anchises say the purpose of the Roman Empire is (VI:1129-1137)? • Under what conditions are the Latins living under when Aeneas arrives (VII:55-57, 267-271)? • What happens to Queen Amata (VII:428-516)? • Summarize Evander’s story of Hercules and the monster Cacus (VIII:242-351). What bearing do you think this story has on the Aeneid as a whole?

  6. The Aeneid • Questions for Discussion (cont’d): • What is Juno’s defense for her actions (X:90-136)? • What similarity do you see between the acts of Turnus (X:656-695) and Euryalus (IX:466-499)? • How does the death of Pallas affect Aeneas (X:703-738)? • When Lausus attacks Aeneas, after Aeneas kills Mezentius (Lausus’ father), and Aeneas then kills Lausus (X:1092-1141), why do you think Aeneas behaves as he does in X:1132-1141? • How pious is Aeneas after he is wounded by Turnus (XII:665-673)? • Do you think Aeneas does the right thing at the end of the story (XII:1225-1271)?

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