Classics: Imperial Image - Res Gestae

1-4

- Mosty achievements as imperator.

- Also demonstrates mercy "I preferred to preserve rather than eliminate" (3)

Imperator

5

- Refused position of dictator and consul, but rescued Rome from fear and danger at the height of the grain scarcity.

Pater Patriae

6

- Was taking on requests and following orders of the senate. Humble.

Legacy

7

- References role as pontifex maximus and augur, performed priestly duties.

Religious Leader

8

- Lists successes in role of fifth consulship

- Brought back old traditions, and created his own - nothing new - part of traditions of Rome.

Legacy, Culture Hero

9

- Senate decided games should be held to celebrate A's health "the citizens unanimously and continuously prayed for my health"

Culture Hero

10-11

- Mostly religion, suggests refused pontifex maximus initially, gave it to Lepidus instead (not named)

Religious Leader, Legacy

12

- Ara Pacis built to commemorate his return from Spain - by senate not him!

- Vestal virgins made annual sacrifices there = v significant

Religious Leader, Pater Patriae

13

- References closing of doors of Janus as "the wish of our ancestors"

Legacy, Peace

14

- Talks about Gaius and Lucius, whom "fortune tore from me"

Pater Patriae

15-18

- Talks about times he helped Rome with money from his own pocket - rewards to soldiers and money and grain to the people.

Pater Patriae, Legacy

19

- Long list of things he built and rebuilt. Concise + factual, presented with personal involvement.

Religious Leader, Culture Hero, Pater Patriae

20

_ Lists things he rebuilt, foreruns himself.

- Wants restorations to be maintained - Fit into order of Rome

Religious Leader, Culture Hero, Pater Patriae

21

- Temple of Mars Avenger and Forum

- Dedicated gifts, sent back gifts and money accrued from triumphs and refused golden crown. (humble)

Culture Hero, Religious Leader, Legacy

22

- References all the games and entertainments he organised/ brought in.

Culture Hero, Pater Patriae

23-34

Pretty much all about achievements as imperator.

Imperator, Legacy

35

- Given title 'pater patriae' - by senate, inscribed on chariot which was put there by the senate .

- Bestowed upon him.

Pater Patriae