War With Octavius

     Octavius declared war on Cleopatra and Antony. When it was clear to Antony that he was losing the war, he sent word to Cleopatra’s ship and they left the battle site and sailed towards the open ocean. Antony’s ships soon followed. Octavius made everyone believe that Cleopatra had left Antony and his ships to die, and that Antony had followed her because he was lovesick. Antony, trying to make up for his humiliation of the loss, went to try to work out an agreement with Octavius. Cleopatra locked herself and her treasures into a temple she had built for her burial tomb to hide from Octavius’ men. Rumors spread that Cleopatra was dead.