Nerón, auriga solar

espanolSe analiza la trayectoria de Neron como auriga. Esta actividad estaba mal considerada por relacionarse con ‘gente infame’, pero Neron defendio su aficion argumentando que la antigua tradicion de la conduccion de carros era propia de reyes y heroes. Su inclinacion le venia de herencia familiar, ya que algunos Ahenobarbos habian practicado la conduccion de carros. Neron se preparo para este deporte y actuo en el circo como auriga. Lo hizo en un principio de manera privada, hasta que a partir del ano 64 participo en espectaculos publicos. En su papel de conductor de carros de caballos termino identificandose con Febo, el Sol, y se hizo representar en las monedas y esculturas con la corona radiada. Esta innovacion tuvo exito y el tocado solar permanecio en las imagenes monetales de los emperadores hasta el Bajo Imperio. EnglishWe analyze Nero´s trajectory as a charioteer. This activity was badly considered for being related to 'infamous people', but Nero defended his hobby by arguing that the ancient tradition of car driving was typical of kings and heroes. His interest came from family tradition, since some Ahenobarbi had practiced the driving of cars. Nero trained for this sport and performed in circus as a charioteer. At first he did it privately until 64 A.D., when he started to participate in public shows. In his role of horse carriages driver, he ended up identifying himself with Phoebus, the Sun, and was represented in coins and sculptures with the radiated crown. This innovation was successful and the headdress remained in monetary images of the emperors until the Late Empire