Julius Caesar promoted the idea of his divine lineage by dedicating the temple in the Forum Iulium to
A) Venus Victrix.
B) Venus Genetrix.
C) Mars Ultor.
D) Jupiter Optimus Maximus.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Julius Caesar claimed descent from Venus through Aeneas, the Trojan prince and son of Venus, to legitimize his rule and divine lineage. He dedicated the temple in the Forum Iulium to Venus Genetrix, emphasizing this connection.

Julius Caesar Promoted the Idea of His Divine Lineage by Dedicating