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Jeremy Swist on the Emperor Julian, Part I: the Political Background and Political Project of the Emperor

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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The Importance of the Tetrarchy in Julian's Empire

Diocletian associates imperial office with the patron ship of a certain Olympian god, which is what emperors have done before. In addition to what he does for himself, Diocletian is of course known for forming the tetrarchy. Julian's dynasty will be important moving forward in terms of this sort of divine patron ship.

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