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The video discusses a marble sculpture found in the villa of Livia, the wife of Augustus, which holds significant political symbolism. The sculpture depicts an idealized version of Augustus, portraying him as youthful and god-like. Augustus strategically uses the sculpture to communicate his power and divine ancestry, linking himself to Venus and Julius Caesar. The sculpture also showcases scenes of military victory, emphasizing Augustus' leadership and the power of Rome. Overall, the sculpture serves as a powerful piece of visual propaganda, highlighting Augustus' divine origins, military prowess, and connection to ancient Greek ideals.
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— 03:52 — « And so all of the divine forces come together here for Augustus rule. »
— 04:30 — « We have a man that is of divine origin, that is a brilliant military leader, that is shown ennobled in the tradition of the great ancient Greeks. »
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