A reading of Claudius Mamertinus’ gratiarum actio in the light of the early writings of Julian
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https://doi.org/10.3989/emerita.2008.v76.i2.297Keywords:
Claudius Mamertinus, gratiarum actio, Panegyrici Latini, Julian emperor, imperial propaganda, uirtus, iustitia, moderatio, ciuilitasAbstract
From a rethorical point of view, Mamertinus’ gratiarum actio to Julian Emperor is a very particular text. A close reading of the early writings by Julian shows how the gratiarum actio relies heavily on some of Julian’s philosophical and rethorical doctrines. The concepts of ἀρετή-uirtus, δίκη-iustitia, σωφροσύνη- moderatio and ciuilitas appear as the nuclear points of the panegyric: Julian’s idea of a perfect ruler shines in ἀρετή- uirtus, δίκη-iustitia, σωφροσύνη- moderatio; with ciuilitas, the traditional virtue of roman emperors Mamertinus claims the History’s favourable judgment for Julian.
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