... of Actium is portrayed. In this scene, Augustus (the embodiment of pietas) is shown pitted against the barbarian forces of the East, with their zoomorphic gods and their female leader Cleopatra, along with her traitor-lover, Antony (all of these are embodiments of impiety and furor). One interesting question when looking at this propaganda is whether the voice behind the propaganda ... ...

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