Heliogabalus
[hee-lee-uh-gab-uh-luh s]
- Varius Avitus BassianusMarcus Aurelius Antoninus, a.d. 204–222, Roman emperor 218–222.
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Also Elagabalus.
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Historical Examples of heliogabalus
It is Falernian, that once saw the wine vaults of Heliogabalus!
AurelianWilliam Ware
Heliogabalus ate in faith, and went to his fathers contented.
Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in ArtJohn Vinycomb
Heliogabalus, and the third Gordian, also exhibited Hippopotami.
Eccentricities of the Animal Creation.John Timbs
Another falsity of history is that of Heliogabalus—was it not?
The Fiend's DelightDod Grile
Heliogabalus was the first Emperor who wore silk for clothing.
Chats on CostumeG. Woolliscroft Rhead
Heliogabalus
Elagabalus
- original name Varius Avitus Bassianus. ?204–222 ad, Roman emperor (218–222). His reign was notorious for debauchery and extravagance
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