In ancient Rome and other parts of the Roman empire, games (ludi Augustales) held in honour of the emperor Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
The augustales were games held in honour of Augustus at Rome and other parts of the Roman empire. After 11BC the senate decreed their celebration annually on the birthday of Augustus. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/OA.HTM