How Roman Emperors Fooled Everyone Into Worshiping Them

A select few Romans achieved the ultimate promotion: they became gods. But how exactly did a mortal transform into a deity in ancient Rome, and why?

In this video, we're diving into the fascinating world of Roman deification. We'll explore how this rare honor shaped one of history's most powerful empires, blending religion, politics, and spectacle in ways that might surprise you.

You'll learn about the political maneuvering, the grand ceremonies, and the varying levels of belief among the Roman people themselves. We'll take you through the 'consecratio' ritual, where an eagle's flight symbolized an emperor's soul rising to the heavens, and explain how new gods got their own temples and priests. But not everyone was equally convinced - we'll also touch on the skeptics who poked fun at the practice...

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:17 What did it mean to get deified?
2:58 Is deification like becoming a saint?
4:49 What was deification in ancient Rome?
7:12 Did Romans believe deified people lived on as gods?
9:22 What kind of gods did deified Romans become?
11:46 Conclusion