Even though the Roman temple of Évora is often called Diana Temple--a legend created in the 17th century -, it was almost certainly built in honour of Emperor Augustus, who was venerated as a god during part of his rule.
Even though the Roman temple of Évora is often called Temple of Diana--goddess of hunt-this stems from a legend created in the 17th century. The temple was in reality almost certainly built in honour of Emperor Augustus, who was venerated as a god during part of his rule.