Ancient Roman sculpture, Augusto di via labicana, showing Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar as Pontifex Maximus. The Pontifex Maximus was the highest priest role in ancient Rome, and was often held by men of a high political status in order to gain political advantage (as Caesar did). Late Augustan period, last decade of the 1st century CE.
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Ancient Roman sculpture, Augusto di via labicana, showing Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar as Pontifex Maximus. The Pontifex Maximus was the highest priest role in ancient Rome, and was often held by men of a high political status in order to gain political advantage (as Caesar did). Late Augustan period, last decade of the 1st century CE.

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    Really? Looks more like Putin’s ‘not giving a fuck’ face.
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    He’s really giving a bitchface to someone.
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    The only Pontifex Maximus that I will ever like.
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    Disgusting human being. TEAM CLEOPATRA FOREVER.