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The Inadequate Heirs of Theodosius. Ancestry, merit and divine blessing in the representation of Arcadius and Honorius.

Authors :
Icks, Martijn
Source :
Millennium Yearbook / Millennium -- Jahrbuch. 2014, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p69-100. 32p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article presents a study which examines the traditional aspects of imperial legitimacy under Arcadius and Honorius, the heirs of Roman emperor Theodosius. The representation of ancestry, merit and divine blessing in the names of Arcadius and Honorius are investigated. According to the author, Arcadius and Honorius derived their authority directly from the blessing of God.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1867030X
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Millennium Yearbook / Millennium -- Jahrbuch
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100065137
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1515/mill-2014-0105