As a sign of their divinity, they are said to have stroked his face and turned his beard from black to the colour of reddish bronze. The founder of the Ahenobarbi, who first bore their surname, was Lucius Domitius, who was returning from the country one day, so they say, when a pair of youthful godlike twins appeared and told him to carry tidings of victory (at Lake Regillus, c498BC) to Rome, news that would be welcome in the City. Of the Domitian family, two branches acquired distinction, namely the Calvini and the Ahenobarbi.
Book Six: XIX His Planned Foreign Tours and Expedition.Book Six: XVIII His Lack of Imperial Ambition.Book Six: XVII Actions to Combat Forgery and Corruption.Book Six: XVI His Public Works and Legislation.Book Six: XV His Administration of Affairs.
Book Six: XIV His First Four Consulships.Book Six: XI Chariot Races and Theatricals.Book Six: X His Initial Benevolent Intentions.
Book Six: IX His Display of Filial Piety.This work may be freely reproduced, stored and transmitted, electronically or otherwise, for any non-commercial purpose. Kline © Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved
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