Hadrian / Publius Aelius Hadrianus (AD 76-AD 138) / Eemperor Imperator Caesar Divi Traiani filius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus, and Divus Hadrianus.,Athens, Agora., A slightly larger than lifestatue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) sited in the eastern portion of the Ancient Agora faces the government buildings to the west. This statue was originally placed in the Stoa of Zeus. The chest piece that he wears is called a cuirass. Note Romulus and Remus that are sucking the wolf. Romulus and Remus are legendary twins who, after being abandoned, were suckled by a wolf and in adulthood founded the city of Rome. The goddess of Athena-stands upon the wolf, indicating how Hadrian viewed Greek culture as being supported by Rome.