He died in 179 BC at an advanced age .
The legislation followed close after a particularly traumatic and turbulent period in Rome 's history ; Postumius was also an augur , which gave him a degree of religious authority .
Postumius died in 179 BC at an advanced age .
The legislation followed close after a particularly traumatic and turbulent period in Rome 's history ; Postumius was also an augur , which gave him a degree of religious authority .