<u>The statue of August at Prima Porta is one of the best-known depictions of the great Roman emperor.</u> It is full of symbolism and details that depict the rulership and victory of Augustus, as well as the support of his rulership by various gods.
<u>He is depicted holding the staff in his right hand. In Roman and Greek culture and art, staff and scepter were symbols to depict the leadership and authority of the person</u>. They have usually ornamented sticks which leaders would hold in their hands during various ceremonies. It was a way to convey the idea that they are the messengers of the gods meant to lead people on earth.
