When was Maximian deified?
After Maxentius was ousted and killed
Before his death
After his suicide
After Constantine became emperor
Answer
After Maxentius was ousted and killed in 312, the new Emperor Constantine decided to deify his father-in-law, Maximian, in order to gain popularity and support among the people of the Roman Empire. This was a common practice in the Roman Empire, as it was believed that deifying a deceased person would bring good fortune to the living.
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