Controversial Roman Emperor Elagabalus Wanted To Be A Woman And Much More
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - There is no shortage of strange personalities in our history books. Some queens and kings were mad, while others were simply very eccentric. Roman Emperor Elagabalus was one of the most controversial rulers of all time.
He did so many unusual things that it’s difficult to say what made him famous, but it certainly wasn’t his leadership. He lived only 18 years and ruled for four, yet he managed to create countless scandals and commit numerous immoral acts during that time.
Some say the rumors about Heliogabalus were unfounded and that he was deliberately defamed. However, there is no smoke without fire, and Elagabalus must have given ancient historians at least some reason to portray his personality in a sexually distorted way.
This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.
Become a member to read more - Click here
If you are already a member and have logged in to your account, you can access the article here
See also:
Numa Pompilius – Remarkable Second King Of Ancient Rome Who Succeeded Romulus – Did He Ever Exist?
Tyrannical Tarquin The Proud: The Seventh And Last King Of Rome Was Banished
More From Ancient Pages
-
Fascinating Accounts Of Incredible Vehicles, Cosmic Cities In Vedic Literature
-
Subterranean Kingdom Of Shahmaran And The Land Of The Snakes
-
Balkan Mountains’ Enigma – Strange Underground Anomaly Discovered
-
Secret Coded Boontling Language Of Northern California
-
‘Throughout All Days And Nights, Forever’: Could An 11th-Century Contract Show Same-Sex Marriage In Medieval Spain?
-
Ancient Mystery Of The Before – Time People – Evidence Of Unknown Advanced Prehistoric Technology – Part 2
-
Ancient Scandinavians Never Spoke Of Themselves As Vikings – Here Is Why
-
Ancient Mystery In The Alpes Remains Unsolved Because Of Contradicting Information
-
Lugh Of The Long Hand – One Of The Greatest Heroes Of Irish Folklore
-
Legend Of The Blue Men Of Minch: Were They Mythological Creatures Or Real Men?
-
Long-Lost Artifact Re-Discovered In Michigan Offers Evidence Of Overseas Visitors In Pre-Columbian Times
-
Remarkable Ancient Treasure Found By Man In Ohio Who Refuses To Reveal The Location
-
Ancient Secrets Of The Amazon Jungle – Dangerous Expeditions And Hidden Treasures – Part 1
-
Ancient Race Of Star Worshippers And Secret Message Stored In Unusual Monument
-
Ancient Flying Canoes And Magic In The Pacific – Arrival Of Strange People – Part 1
-
Two Knights, One Horse − How A Legendary Knights Templar Symbol Has Puzzled And Fascinated Since The Middle Ages
-
Wanyūdō The Soultaker – Fearsome Yōkai In Japanese Mythology
-
Mysterious Judaculla Rock And The Slant-Eyed Giant Of The Cherokee
-
Secrets Of The Cathars – Mysterious Manuscript Of Jesus And His Pre-Flood Language
-
Tribe Recalls Ancient Contact With An Extraterrestrial In The Amazon Jungle And A Strange Beam Of Light
