Porsena

Porsenna (pɔːˈsɛnə)

noun

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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Porsena was so alarmed, that he made peace, and withdrew from the city.
History of Rome from the Earliest times down to 476 AD
Robert F. Pennell
Porsena demanded the names of the others: Mucius refused to speak.
Ancient Rome
Mary Agnes Hamilton
At the time of the story, one of the consuls had been slain in battle with Porsena.
School Reading by Grades
James Baldwin
Porsena, king of Clusium, undertakes a war in favour of the Tarquins.
The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08
Titus 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 Time
Various