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Elegabalus Assassinated
ANTONINUS II ELAGABALUS exasperated by his extreme eccentricities and vile debaucheries, the Roman army assassinates Elagabalus and his mother
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Assassinated Elagabalus Vile Eccentricities Exasperated
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This evocative image captures the moment of reckoning in the tumultuous reign of Roman Emperor Elagabalus, also known as Antoninus II Heliogabalus or Elegabalus. The young and enigmatic ruler, depicted here with a look of exasperation on his face, was known for his extreme eccentricities and vile debaucheries that alienated many in the Roman court and army. Elagabalus, who came to power at the age of 14 in 218 AD, was the first non-traditional Roman emperor, hailing from the Syrian city of Emesa. He brought with him the worship of the sun god Elagabal, which was seen as a foreign and alien influence in Rome. His reign was marked by numerous religious reforms, gender fluidity, and extravagant spending, which further fueled discontent among the Roman populace. The tipping point came when Elagabalus' mother, Julia Maesa, attempted to manipulate the emperor's succession by promoting her grandson, Alexander Severus, as the next ruler. Elagabalus, who was deeply suspicious of his mother's intentions, had her arrested and executed. This act of violence against his own family was the final straw for the Roman army, who saw it as an opportunity to rid themselves of the erratic and unpopular emperor. In this image, Elagabalus is shown being confronted by the Roman soldiers, who have come to end his reign. His mother, who is also depicted in the scene, is shown in the background, looking on with a mixture of fear and resignation. The assassination of Elagabalus in 222 AD marked the end of his short and controversial reign, and paved the way for the more stable rule of Alexander Severus.
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