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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (born Sextus Varius Avitus Bassianus, c. 204 – 13 March 222), better known by his nicknames Elagabalus ( / ˌɛləˈɡæbələs /, EL-ə-GAB-ə-ləs) and Heliogabalus ( / ˌhiːliə -, - lioʊ -/ HEE-lee-ə-, -lee-oh- [3] ), was Roman emperor from 218 to 222, while he was still a teenager.
Dec 28, 2020 · Elagabalus was a Roman emperor who lived at the beginning of the 3rd century AD. He is often considered as one of Rome’s worst emperors and is routinely placed in the same league as other notorious emperors such as Nero and Caligula.
May 31, 2024 · 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).
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.
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.
Dec 16, 2023 · Elagabalus reveled in lavish displays of wealth and opulence, contrasting sharply with the frugality expected of a Roman ruler. His flamboyant lifestyle, coupled with his unconventional religious reforms, created a rift between the emperor and the traditionalists who clung to the old ways.
Feb 9, 2024 · Dive into the story of Elagabalus - Rome's transgender Emperor. We examine his life, religious reforms, and complex legacy.
Mar 19, 2019 · An emblem of Roman decadence, an aura of fascination clings to this teenage emperor who, because of his association with the cult of Elah-Gabal, came to be known as Elagabalus. (Read about...
Jul 29, 2020 · Elagabalus, often remembered as the most eccentric Roman Emperor, ascended to the throne in a time of great upheaval. Born into a lineage of power and religious significance, his reign was marked by unprecedented acts that challenged Roman societal norms and traditions.
Mar 2, 2023 · From sex scandals to religious controversy: Rome's forgotten emperor Heliogabalus. Condemned for numerous sex scandals, religious controversies and eccentric behaviour, Heliogabalus’s (sometimes called Elagabalus) reign of under four years was brief, but eventful.
