Metamorphoses - Book 15:745

THE APOTHEOSIS OF JULIUS CAESAR

Aescalpius came from abroad to dwell in our shrines,

but Caesar is god in his native city. He showed his

genius

in war and in peace; but all his campaigns that ended

in triumphs,

all his achievements at home and his rapid promotion

to glory

did less to secure his change to a constellation or comet

than what was decreed by his son. Of the deeds of

Julius Caesar

none can be greater than standing father to Caesar

Augustus.