Which dynasty was Elagabalus a part of?
Julio-Claudian
Flavian
Severan
Constantinian
Answer
Elagabalus was a part of the Severan dynasty. This dynasty was founded by Septimius Severus, who was a Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD. Elagabalus was the son of Septimius Severus' wife Julia Domna and the high priest of the god Elagabalus. He became emperor in 218 AD and ruled until his assassination in 222 AD. The Severan dynasty was a period of great political instability and military conflict.
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