Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius was worshipped as a household divinity during the reign of Diocletian. He was believed to impart revelations in dreams, as recorded by Vitruvius. His cult persisted in domestic settings long after his death.
When
- First attested
- 180 CE
- Attested period
- 180 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Household worship noted during Diocletian’s reign (late 3rd century CE).
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Antinous, Julius Caesar
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“Marcus Aurelius was still worshipped as a household divinity in the time of Diocletian, and was believed to impart revelations in dreams (Vit. M. Ant. c. 18).”
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