 Coin commemorating the deification of Julius Caesar |
| Image Source: Introduction to Ancient Rome |
| Return to Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2, line 60 |
immortal Caesar Cassius is being sarcastic, but Caesar did become immortal. After his assassination his supporters forced the Senate to officially deify him. Later, the deification of Roman Emperors became something of a custom, but previously the only ruler to be deified was Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome.
Coin commemorating the deification of Julius Caesar
Image Source: Introduction to Ancient Rome