Elagabalus
Not satisfied with challenging Rome’s notoriously lax morality, Elagabalus worked assiduously at antagonizing the religious beliefs of its citizens. He defiled their shrines, tried to extinguish the eternal flame of the Vestals, and wanted to replace the worship of Rome’s many gods with the monotheistic worship of himself. A Syrian by birth, he was a fanatical devotee of the cult of the Syrian Sun god and revered the cult’s greatest relic, a conical black stone that had fallen from the sky and was probably a meteorite. He was more than once observed in the streets of Rome at night – stark naked and carrying the holy stone in his hands – walking backwards all the way. He kept the company of astrologers, magicians, necromancers, and prostitutes with whom, he indulged daily.
wine, grapes, prostitution, brothels, excess
wine, grapes, prostitution, brothels, excess
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Occupation
- Emperor of Rome
Signature
Vitam Impendere Vero
Trophies
-
2
Somebody likes you
Somebody out there reacted positively to one of your messages. Keep posting like that for more! -
10
Can't stop!
You've posted 100 messages. I hope this took you more than a day! -
5
Keeps coming back
30 messages posted. You must like it here! -
1
First message
Post a message somewhere on the site to receive this.
