Porsena
Porsenna (pɔːˈsɛnə)
- Lars (lɑːz). 6th century bc, a legendary Etruscan king, alleged to have besieged Rome in a vain attempt to reinstate Tarquinius Superbus on the throne
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Historical Examples
Porsena was so alarmed, that he made peace, and withdrew from the city.
History of Rome from the Earliest times down to 476 ADRobert F. Pennell
Porsena demanded the names of the others: Mucius refused to speak.
Ancient RomeMary Agnes Hamilton
At the time of the story, one of the consuls had been slain in battle with Porsena.
School Reading by GradesJames Baldwin
Porsena, king of Clusium, undertakes a war in favour of the Tarquins.
The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08Titus Livius
Porsena was, at this time, acknowledged as chief of the twelve Etruscan cities; and he assembled a powerful army and came to Rome.
Stories of the Olden TimeVarious