Why was Elagabalus assassinated?
His religious innovations
His eccentric behaviour
His disregard for Roman traditions
All the above
Answer
Elagabalus was assassinated for a variety of reasons. He was unpopular with the people of Rome, who viewed him as a foreign usurper. He was also unpopular with the Roman army, who resented his lavish spending and his attempts to introduce foreign religious practices. Finally, he was assassinated by members of his own court, who were jealous of his power and feared his ambition.
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