# Livia — Dialogues character guide

> Livia in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Wife of Augustus, influential Roman empress and political figure.

## In the story

### [Two Examples of Grief: Octavia and Livia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/ii)

Augustus's wife who, despite losing her son, did not allow sorrow to reign over her for long and quickly restored her mind.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/iii)

Exemplary mother who lost her son Drusus but grieved with restraint, continuing to honor his memory without succumbing to despair.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/ix)

Augustus's wife, who advises him to try clemency as a remedy.

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