This paper investigates the astral phenomena related to the supernatural (comets, rainbows, solar manifestations), which contributed enriching the symbolic legacy of Octavian/Augustus. The article focuses on literary evidence dating to the 4th and 5th centuries CE and examines the work of authors, who dealt with such legacy (Avienus, Julius Obsequens, Orosius). A specific effort is made in understanding how these narratives were influenced by the cultural history of late antiquity and by the individual perspectives of their authors.
Il contributo analizza come eventi di natura astrale connessi all’ambito soprannaturale (comete, arcobaleni, apparizioni solari) concorrano ad arricchire il capitale simbolico di Ottaviano/Augusto. Esamina altresì come alcune voci del panorama letterario del IV-V secolo d.C. (Avieno, Giulio Ossequente, Orosio) si siano confrontate con tale patrimonio di memorie e quanto le loro scelte narrative siano state condizionate in proposito dal clima culturale del tempo e dalle opzioni individuali.
Fra sidus e sol: le alterne vicende del capitale simbolico augusteo in età tardo antica
CRESCI, Giovannella
2017-01-01
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This paper investigates the astral phenomena related to the supernatural (comets, rainbows, solar manifestations), which contributed enriching the symbolic legacy of Octavian/Augustus. The article focuses on literary evidence dating to the 4th and 5th centuries CE and examines the work of authors, who dealt with such legacy (Avienus, Julius Obsequens, Orosius). A specific effort is made in understanding how these narratives were influenced by the cultural history of late antiquity and by the individual perspectives of their authors.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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