Domina Tempora

232: Three Daughters of Germanicus

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At the height of the Roman Empire, Germanicus Julius Caesar was unanimously regarded as one of the greatest warriors the Empire had ever produced. With this in mind, it is somewhat unfortunate that Caligula, through his reputation as Rome's mad Emperor, eclipsed his father's popularity. Germanicus' three daughters were just as scandalous as their brother.

To find out more about Germanicus, you can read about him in these posts:

  • ⁠Germanicus and Agrippina: An Imperial Love Story⁠
    • ⁠A Story of Castor, the Refreshingly Quiet and Surprisingly Competent Politician of Ancient Rome⁠ (Not exactly about Germanicus, but he does feature heavily in it)

      • Key Quotes:

      1. "Germanicus Julius Caesar was unanimously regarded as one of the greatest fighters the Empire had ever produced. He was the Roman version of Alexander the Great, who died at the same age."
      2. "Germanicus' three daughters were just as scandalous as their brother. But can we blame them? Despite their parental privileges, Germanicus' children grew up in an atmosphere of distrust and terror."
      3. "Caligula violated convention by designating the place of honor completely for Drusilla. It's also likely that the rumors of incest involving Drusilla and Caligula were intended to damage Caligula's leadership after his death."
      4. "When Caligula became Emperor, his first step was to restore and, if possible, elevate his family's reputation even further. He bestowed significant honors to his three sisters, as well as notable privileges such as Vestal Virgin rights."
      5. "Seeing them, Agrippina cried, 'Strike here, for this bore Nero!' before succumbing to their blows. Agrippina was cremated that night and buried in an exposed and unenclosed grave without honor."

        6. Step into the scandalous lives of Germanicus' three daughters and their notorious brother, Emperor Caligula. Unveil the secrets of ambition, betrayal, and survival that shaped the Roman Empire's most infamous family. Join us for a deep dive into the rise and fall of Agrippina, Drusilla, and Livilla in our latest podcast episode. Listen now!

        For more historical insights, visit ⁠martinifisher.com⁠ and check out Martini's book "⁠Time Maps: Matriarchy and the Goddess Culture⁠".

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