On This Day in Ancient History

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On This Day in Ancient History - September 23:

In A.D. 38, Emperor Caligula had his sister Drusilla deified.
Caligula is accused of having had incestuous relations with his sisters, possibly because it was a good way to make Caligula seem a monster.
Besides accusations, there is evidence that he honored the women in his life.

Read More:

• The Women in the Life of Emperor Caligula
• Review of 'Caesars' Wives : Sex, Power, and Politics in the Roman Empire'
• Deified Emperors