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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (born Sextus Varius Avitus Bassianus, c. 204 – 11/12 March 222), better known by his nicknames Elagabalus (/ ˌ ɛ l ə ˈ ɡ æ b əl ə s /, EL-ə-GAB-ə-ləs) and Heliogabalus (/ ˌ h iː l i ə-,-l i oʊ-/ HEE-lee-ə-, -lee-oh-), was Roman emperor from 218 to 222, while he was still a teenager. His short reign ...
Elagabalus was a Roman emperor from 218 to 222, notable chiefly for his eccentric behaviour. The family of his mother, Julia Soaemias, were hereditary high priests of the god Baal at Emesa (in ancient Syria), worshiped in that locality under the name Elah-Gabal (thus Elagabalus).
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Oct 21, 2013 · Elgabalus was Roman emperor from 218 to 222 CE. Having failed to keep many of his promises to the army, Roman Emperor Macrinus (217 – 218 CE) was becoming increasingly unpopular, and it would only take a little lie from a young boy's mother to change everything.
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Dec 28, 2020 · The Roman emperor Elagabalus got to the throne with help from his mother and other powerful women, but his atrocities and sins were too much for real Romans. Elagabalus was a Roman emperor who lived at the beginning of the 3rd century AD.
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The Roman Empire was no stranger to eccentric emperors, with rulers such as Nero and Caligula infamous for their bizarre actions and despotic reigns. However, Elagabalus stands out even among these notorious figures for his unique blend of religious fervor, gender-fluidity, and love for spectacle.
Mar 19, 2019 · Learn about the short and scandalous reign of Elagabalus, who became emperor at 14 and brought his Syrian cult to Rome. Discover how he was killed by his own guards and why his legacy fascinates historians and artists.
Feb 13, 2019 · Learn about Elagabalus, the 14-year-old Syrian prince who became emperor in 218 AD and ruled for less than two years. Discover his controversial reign, his religious reforms, his family intrigues, and his assassination.
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