Diliana N Angelova: 1 book
Sacred Founders
Women, Men, and Gods in the Discourse of Imperial Founding, Rome through Early Byzantium
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2015
Diliana Angelova argues that from the time of Augustus through early Byzantium, a discourse of “sacred founders”—articulated in artwork, literature, imperial honors, and the built environment—helped legitimize the authority of the emperor and his family. The discourse coalesced around the...
