What position did Elagabalus serve in his early youth?
High priest of Elagabal
Roman legionnaire
Senator
Slave
Answer
Elagabalus served as High priest of Elagabal in his early youth. He was born in 204 AD and was the son of the Roman Emperor Caracalla. Elagabalus was a follower of the Syrian god Elagabal, and he was determined to make Elagabal the chief god of the Roman Empire. Elagabalus eventually became emperor himself, and he continued to promote Elagabal.
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