# Augustus — Metamorphoses character guide

> Augustus in Metamorphoses by Ovid.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0160-reign-of-augustus-in-which-ovid-flourished

## Who they are

First Roman emperor praised in the poem's conclusion.

## In the story

### [Book XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/book-xv)

Augustus is foretold as Caesar's heir who will avenge his father's death, conquer the known world, and establish a peaceful and just empire.

### [Deification of Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/deification-of-julius-caesar)

Augustus is foretold as Caesar's heir, destined to bring peace and order to the Roman world.

### [Reign of Augustus, in Which Ovid Flourished](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/metamorphoses_se/chapters/reign-of-augustus-in-which-ovid-flourished)

Praised as the supreme earthly ruler, surpassing his predecessor Julius Caesar, and compared to Jove.

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