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Prima Porta Augustus         

At the center right is a Parthian returning the lost eagle from Carrhae to a Roman general, appearing to be Romulus with a wolf at his feet, instead of Tiberius. At top left is Sol Invictus on his chariot. To Sol's right is Caelus, the sky god. At bottom left is Apollo with his lyre, riding a gryphon. At bottom center is Tellus, cradling infants.

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Copyright 2007 by Bill Storage and Laura Maish

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