Character Catalog

A public monument erected on the Esquiline Hill in Rome, dedicated by Augustus in honor of Livia. This portico surrounded a sanctuary dedicated to Concordia and symbolized the marital harmony of the imperial couple.

Livia had this temple restored and rededicated to Bona Dea, a Roman female deity. This act of piety reinforced her role as a guardian of traditional religious values.

A series of wall paintings adorning the underground triclinium of her villa, depicting a trompe-l'œil garden of remarkable botanical richness. Preserved in the National Roman Museum, they rank among the masterpieces of ancient painting.

Livia funded assistance programs for children from modest families in Rome, anticipating the alimenta later institutionalized by Trajan. These actions contributed to her public image as a benevolent mother of the fatherland.

In his will, Augustus adopted Livia into the Julian family and bequeathed her a third of his fortune, conferring upon her the title of Augusta. This exceptional legal act granted her a formal authority unprecedented for a Roman woman.

Augustus mentions Livia in the context of his testamentary arrangements, bequeathing her a third of his fortune and granting her the title of Augusta.

"Livia, a woman of resolute spirit and masculine judgment, had a mother's indulgence toward Augustus, a wife's compliance; but she was ill-suited to Tiberius's scheming."

"Augustus never wrote anything of importance without first dictating and noting it down, for fear of saying too much or too little from memory. He consulted Livia on affairs of state."

"Livia wielded more power than any woman before her. She attended Augustus's deliberations and received ambassadors in audience."

The hill where the imperial family resided. Livia lived here with Augustus in a modest palace, receiving ambassadors and political dignitaries from across the Empire.

Livia's country residence, renowned for its extraordinarily well-preserved garden frescoes. It was here that the famous Augustus of Prima Porta statue was discovered.

A monumental public space built by Augustus where Livia took part in major religious and civic ceremonies. She was honored there alongside her husband as an embodiment of Roman virtues.

After Augustus's death, Livia oversaw the construction and dedication of the temple consecrated to her deified husband, taking on the role of priestess of his cult.

A large public portico built by Augustus in honor of Livia in 7 BC. This monument on the Esquiline Hill reflected her significance in Augustan dynastic propaganda.