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This chapter provides a brief overview of Augustus' double standards in his use of horoscopic astrology: his simultaneous exploitation of astrology for his own ends and restriction of its use by others. The discussion concentrates on: the symbol of Capricorn; the Pantheon and the Horologium; o cial attempts to restrict astrology; the rise of the court astrologer Thrasyllus; and whether or not Augustus actually believed in astrology.In order to provide more detailed context for the Augustan authors discussed in later chapters, it is important to set out, brie y, Augustus' special brand of astrological celebration and discretion during his reign.
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- Author
- Steven J. Green
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Historical Fiction, Fiction
- Rating
- 3.61 / 5 (21,235 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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