Religion / idea · concept
Dominus et deus
Dominus et deus ('lord and god') was a title associated with certain Roman emperors, notably Domitian, who is reported to have wished to be addressed in this way. It reflects the trend towards autocratic and sacralised rule in the Roman Empire that culminated in the Dominate.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Dominus et deus. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/dominus-et-deus
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