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Foundation of Constantinople, 330
Author(s) : Kamara Afroditi (11/21/2008)Translation : Kamara Afroditi
For citation: Kamara Afroditi, "Foundation of Constantinople, 330",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, ConstantinopleURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=11667>
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Augustus A title initially given to Octavian in 27 BC, a few years after his victory over Mark Anthony in Actium. In Greek the epithet means "Honoured''. Eventually, the title was used to complement the names of the Roman emperors.
Tyche (Fortuna) A symbol of wealth and prosperity, Tyche was considered a deity in the Graeco-roman world (it latin version being Fortuna) and it was often associated with certain cities, as an expression of their power and success. Its iconogrpaphic expression was a personification of the city in the form of a goddess of great importance for this particular city.
1. The institution of “imperial capital”
2. Constantinople as “New Rome”
3. The “encaenia” of New Rome
3.1. The sources
3.2. The celebrations
4. The aftermath
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