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The Lives of the Caesars · Character

Apollo

Greek and Roman god of music and prophecy.

minor

Also known as Apollo Sandalarius

First appearance: book ii the deified augustus

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MAMark AntonyAUAugustusTITiberiusSESenecaJUJupiterAPApollo

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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