What reputation did Elagabalus have among his contemporaries?
Decadence and zealotry
Humility and piety
Wisdom and courage
Austerity and discipline
Answer
The Roman Emperor Elagabalus was known for his decadence and zealotry. He was a hedonistic ruler who spent lavishly on his own pleasures and those of his court. He was also a devoted follower of the Syrian sun god Elagabal, and he attempted to introduce the worship of this god into the Roman pantheon.
Elagabalus: Unraveling the Eccentric Emperor's Enigma
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