Octavius is the first Roman Emperor. After political tensions, he pursues
Mark Antony all the way to Egypt. As heir to Caesar, he takes his
place following his assassination.
Julius Caesar, also simply referred to as Caesar, is a Roman general, statesman, and
writer. He is also a lover of Cleopatra.
Cleopatra VII Philopator is an ancient Egyptian queen of the Ptolemaic Dynasty born
around 69 BC and died on August 12, 30 BC. She is known for her relationships with
Julius Caesar then Mark Antony.
The Battle of Pharsalus is a confrontation in Thessaly, near the
town of the same name, in early summer 48 BC, during the Roman Civil War.
Brutus, born around 85 BC in Rome and died on October 23, 42 BC in Philippi, is a
Roman senator, lawyer and philosopher in the late Roman Republic. He is the son of
Servilia, mistress of Julius Caesar to whom he dealt the final blow by stabbing him on
the 15th of March 44 BC. He is then hunted down by Mark Antony following this crime.
Cassius, born around 87-86 BC and died in early October 42 BC at the first Battle of
Philippi, is a politician and general at the end of the Roman Republic. He is one of Caesar's assassins who is pursued by Mark Antony.
Fulvia is a Roman aristocrat who lived during the late Roman Republic. She
is married to Mark Antony and bears him two sons.
Nineteen Discourse – Agrippina to the Roman People
Agrippina, wife of Germanicus
Context
Following the death of Germanicus, his wife Agrippina returned his ashes to Rome to
be laid to rest in the tomb of Octavius. She was met with sadness by the people, showing
that they mourned the loss of Germanicus more than they feared the malice of Tiberius. This
woman, whose imperious and bold spirit could not hide her feelings, did not do so
during this event either. Instead, letting her grief express itself as her nature allowed,
she addressed the Roman people who listened to her.
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