Where did Elagabalus serve as head priest for the sun god Elagabal?
Rome
Homs
Athens
Cairo
Answer
Elagabalus served as head priest for the sun god Elagabal in Homs. He was born in Syria, and his father was the high priest of the sun god Elagabal. Elagabalus was raised in Homs, and he served as head priest for the sun god Elagabal there. He was later made emperor of Rome, and he brought the cult of Elagabal to Rome.
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