the Christian god as the supreme source of their power, many features of the old
ruler cult were easily adapted to the new reality and lived on.FURTHER READINGThere exists no solid monograph covering the whole field of emperor cult. Clauss (1999) is
far too one-sided to fulfill expectations. For the mental situation at the end of the republic
compare the studies by Alföldi, collected in Alföldi (1997). For the beginnings of the young
Augustus and his efforts to legitimize his rule see Ramsey and Licht (1997). A real mine of
information on a lot of important aspects is provided by a series of important studies by Fishwick
(1987–2004). As Fishwick concentrates on ruler cult in the western part of the empire, the
eastern or Greek part is less than adequately treated. This deficit is partly covered by the study
of Price (1984), who concentrates on Asia Minor.
For the mental situation, see Herz (2000). For the concept of the divine election of the
emperor, Fears (1977) is still valuable. An exemplary study of the concept of the close con-
nection of divine abilities and the emperor is J.-P. Martin (1982). For the organization of
the ruler cult in Rome see Lott (2004). Useful for the adaptations of the calendars to fit the
purposes of ruler cult is the compendium of Samuel (1972).316 Peter Herz