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A colossal statue of a Genius, the Roman instance of a divine nature. The likeness of the face to Augustus and size of the sculpture suggest it may represent the Genius Augusti. The figure holds a cornucopia and is making a sacrifice. (Vatican Museums, Rome)
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Cartwright, M. (2016, January 23). Roman Genius. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4471/roman-genius/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Genius." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 23, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4471/roman-genius/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Genius." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Jan 2016. Web. 27 Jul 2024.