Roman bl00d 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2006 Is there any significance to why Octavian changed his name to Augustus? And why Augustus? If anyones got any info or links to this question please post Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primus Pilus 10 Report post Posted January 24, 2006 Augustus was essentially an honorific title that simply meant 'august one' (sacred, venerable, majestic, etc.). It was more religious or cultural in connotation than political, but it was the only title that was exclusively used by the 'Emperor' and thus came to be associated as a title identified with 'Emperor'. Other titles, like Caesar and Imperator were also used by imperial heirs and honored generals respectively. As for Augustus the person, he did not change his name simply to Augustus but to Imperator Caesar Augustus. (as well as other variations like Imperator Caesar Divi Filius (son of the god Caesar) Augustus.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philalexandros 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2006 I read that the Roman senate gave him the name Augustus , which meant "The Exalted". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roman bl00d 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks for the info its great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites