Massinissa

/ ˌmæsɪˈnɪsə /

noun

At its very gates rises the conical tomb of the Numidian king, Massinissa.

While he is cursing his fortunes, a messenger arrives to announce that Scipio and Massinissa are advancing against Cirta.

War was declared on the pretext that Carthage had engaged in war with Massinissa without the sanction of Rome.

Massinissa was an able ruler and a decided benefactor to Numidia.

The lifeless body, laid on a bier, is presented to Scipio by Massinissa.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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