A marble statue shows a baby with wings, representing Cupid, next to Emperor Augustus. Cupid is touching the leg of the full size statue of Emperor Augustus.
Question
10. What does it signify that the god Cupid is shown touching Emperor Augustus?(5 points)
Responses
Because Cupid is the god of love, it signifies that Augustus is soon to find his future empress.
Because Cupid is the god of love, it signifies that Augustus is soon to find his future empress.
It signifies that the Emperor Augustus has the approval and support of the gods.
It signifies that the Emperor Augustus has the approval and support of the gods.
Because the Cupid is pictured as much smaller, it signifies that the emperor has greater authority than the gods.
Because the Cupid is pictured as much smaller, it signifies that the emperor has greater authority than the gods.
Because Augustus is pointing to the right, it signifies that he is showing Cupid the way to Olympus.
1 answer
The correct response is:
It signifies that the Emperor Augustus has the approval and support of the gods.
This interpretation highlights the symbolic relationship between Augustus and Cupid, suggesting divine favor and legitimacy for Augustus's rule.
