#lepidus

[andorian-from-walmart]

The second triumvirate is the second gen polycule

[historical-kitten]

Ancient Roman Politicians on a Modern Date

Gaius Julius Caesar: He invites you to a dinner party at his house and is a fairly witty and engaging host, but all of his stories seem to be about himself. However, friends assure you he's "every woman's man and every man's woman," so stick around for the nightcap he offers you if that makes you curious.

Marcus Licinius Crassus: For a man who is absolutely the wealthiest you've ever met, it seems a little convenient that he 'forgot his wallet' on your date to that expensive gastropub, so you couldn't go halfsies and had to pay for both your meals. The gold flake dessert shines bright, but you sort of wish he'd choke on it.

Gnaeus Pompeius Maximus: It's kind of weird how he takes you around to show you his art collection since it mainly consists of statues of himself, but hey, at least he's interested in art? He also tells a lot of stories about himself. However, he has a reputation for being a devoted husband and he's in between spouses, so if you're ready for that, give him a chance.

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus aka Augustus: He literally wrote out a plan for your entire date, how it would go, and what he would say to the most commonly asked smalltalk questions. Do not deviate from his script. He takes you somewhere like a museum or a fancy restaurant where they barely feed you, but although he is polished, his romantic delivery seems a little flat until you run into his best friend Agrippa... They are just besties, right?

Marcus Antonius aka Mark Antony: Ok, there are a couple ways this could go. He is either an absolutely fantastic date who takes you to see a hilarious play and finishes off with a fun night on the town, or he takes you to a bar in a seedy part of town where you dance and drink and party all night. Either way he gives you nice gifts and is charming and funny. On a later date he may take you on the most expensive, romantic, fancy date ever. Most likely a good time date, just don't expect things to get serious unless you're the Queen of Egypt.

Marcus Aemilius Lepidus: He never showed up for your date. Completely ghosted you. You track down his coworkers Mark Antony and Octavian and they say they have no idea where he is either. Weird.

Marcus Agrippa: He takes you on a tour of the city, pointing out all the architecture and finishes this off with dinner. He seems nice, intelligent, and is very attentive to your needs. So why isn't he off the market yet? His attachment to his slightly creepy best friend and roommate Octavian, maybe? They were roommates.

Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius: A much better date than his father, he takes you to his private boat and gives you a seaside tour. He valiantly fights off pirates during your date, but did you catch one of them winking at him? Regardless, it's an unforgettable adventure.

Who would you rather date? And again, I'm sorry, Lepidus.

As always, thanks to @just-late-roman-republic-things for inspiring these posts.

[mansenila]

So now the Second Triumvirate in an animal version: Mark Antony as a dog (a poodle, to be precise), Augustus as a cat (of course, because they lived like a cat and dog), and Lepidus as a mouse (sorry, but he's so forgettable)

[duxfemina]

It's the late Roman Republic...

Choose your fighter

Ruthless Ratbastard okay with Lots of Murder

Heroic Himbo and Man of the People

The Roman Political Personification of "and Peggy"

What He Lacks in Ethics he more than Makes Up For in Naval Skills

Local Man Proven to Have More Money than Sense

Nicest Guy Ever Simultaneously Has a Hubris Issue and Insecurity Issues

Idealist Destined to Dramatically Fail

Voting ended onApr 10, 2024

Now put in the tags what you selected and who you THINK it's referring to... Because I sneakily had at least two people in mind when I made each option and when the poll is over I'll reveal who I had in mind for each option

[gwydionmisha]

Decisive Democracy

Titanic Triumvirate Trifling Trials 1

Titanic Triumvirate Trifling Trials 2

Titanic Triumvirate Trifling Trials 3

Titanic Triumvirate Trifling Trials 4

Titanic Triumvirate Trifling Trials 5

Pleading Pompey

Lasciviously Laughing Loki

Voracious Vikings

Novelty Normans

[garland-on-thy-brow]

I've a question. Do you know of any interesting fictional takes on the Three Daggers Plot? [<<< the alleged conspiracy of Agrippina-Lepidus-Livilla against Caligula, with alleged involvement of Cn. Lentulus Gaetulicus, in 39 ce]

[augustusnotoctavianus]

(IMAGE ID: a poster of “Sonic 3 & Knuckles” which has been edited to say “War of the Roman Triumvirate 3 & Lepidus”. the noble augustus’ face has been edited onto the blue hedgehog’s, marcus antonius’ ugly features are now on the red echidna, and lepidus has been imposed over the fox. also sextus pompey appears in the background.)

[sforzesco]

Another of his victims was Lepidus, that lover and favourite of his, the husband of Drusilla, the man who had together with Gaius maintained improper relations with the emperor's other sisters, Agrippina and Julia, the man whom he had allowed to stand for office five years earlier than was permitted by law and whom he kept declaring he would leave as his successor to the throne.

-Cassius Dio 59.22

everyone talks about the incest allegations, but surprising no one: the brother in law allegations are more fun to me

some commentary on the death of Lepidus

The Roman Emperor Gaius 'Caligula' and his Hellenistic Aspirations, Dr. Geoff W. Adams

usually my Caligula design is a remix of my Octavian design with darker hair, but for this I decided he should be his own person

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