Decebalus – ‘The Brave One’ – Last Mighty King Of Dacian People

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Described in numerous literary works, movies, public monuments, and other memorials, Decebalus is considered a national hero in Romania.

At the beginning of the third century, 150 years after the affirmation of Decebalus, Dio Cassius (164-c.235), a Roman senator of Greek descent, historian, and author of 'Roman History',  wrote about the mighty king Decebalus as follows:

"He was very skilled in the war and skillful work, knowing how to choose the occasion to attack the enemy and withdraw at the right time. Abil in traps was valiant in battle, to use skillfully, knowing a victory and finally escaping a defeat for the things he has long been a fierce adversary of the Romans ".

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