For what did Elagabalus's reign become notorious?
Sex scandals and religious controversy
His military victories
His economic reforms
His diplomatic skills
Answer
Elagabalus was the last of the five Severan emperors. During his short reign, he became notorious for his sex scandals and religious controversy. Elagabalus was a devotee of the god Elagabalus, whom he worshipped as the supreme god. He attempted to introduce the worship of Elagabalus throughout the Roman Empire, and this caused great controversy.
Elagabalus: Unraveling the Eccentric Emperor's Enigma
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