In 12 AD he made himself Pontifex Maximus, the chief priest of Rome and head of the Collegium Pontificum, the highest priests in the land. These initiatives were very popular.

Bona Dea. Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 52s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Caesar is Pontifex Maximus, High Priest of Rome. After a series of political setbacks, his position offers him a chance to ...