Character of Tiberius Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does Tacitus tell us about Tiberius’ relationship with Sejanus?
“To Sejanus alone the otherwise cryptic emperor spoke freely”
How does Tacitus descirbe Tiberius’ closed off nature?
“The natural incomprehensibility of Tiberius”
What does Tacitus say about Tiberius’ relationship with Germanicus?
“The emperor interpreted every action of Germanicus unfavourably”
What does Tacitus tell us about Tiberius’ thoughts on Piso’s actions in Syria?
“Secret rumours that the emperor’s approval was not lacking”
What does Vellius Paterculus say about his relationship with Germanicus
POSITIVE- Triumph, Mais Imperium in East and held a shared consulship
Why is the Archeological evidence of the Tabula Hebana useful for understanding the relationship with Germanicus?
It implies public honours and a statue on the palatine hill
According to Tacitus what does Tiberius call the senate?
“Men fit to be slaves”
What was the public response to Tiberius’ death?
“Gaius’ ascension seemed to the Roman people… like the answer to their prayers”
What does Vellius Paterculus suggest about public works?
referneces “wonderful public buildings” such as a restored theatre of Pompey and temple to Aug
HOWEVER, Tacitus suggests there were no great works as he was a miser
How does Seneca describe the impact of the Maiestas trials?
“cost the lives of more Roman citizens than any civil war”
What does Tacitus suggest about maiestas, which is untrue?
That Tiberius restored maiestas, it was actually restored by Augustus
Exxagerates due to bias against Domitian
What does Tacitus tell us which counters Tiberius’ paranoia
He provides examples of Tiberius defending those accused of Maiestas, such as Lucius Ennius, who was accused of melting a statue of Tiberius
