In what ways did Elagabalus defy Roman traditions?
Religious and sexual
Military and economic
Political and judicial
Social and cultural
Answer
Elagabalus was a Roman emperor who defied Roman traditions in religious and sexual ways. In terms of religion, he was a devotee of the sun god Elagabalus, and he attempted to introduce his cult to Rome. In terms of sexuality, he was bisexual, and he was known for his extravagant parties and his sexual escapades.
Elagabalus: Unraveling the Eccentric Emperor's Enigma
More Questions
Who took over the principate after Elagabalus?
Who executed the assassination plot against Elagabalus?
Why was Elagabalus assassinated?
Which famous historian wrote that Elagabalus "abandoned himself to the grossest pleasures with ungoverned fury"?
Where did Elagabalus serve as head priest for the sun god Elagabal?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox