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Sejanus

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[si-jey-nuhs] / sɪˈdʒeɪ nəs /

noun

  1. Lucius Aelius died a.d. 31, Roman politician, commander of praetorian guard, and conspirator in the reign of Emperor Tiberius.


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Throughout the film, several characters, namely Lucy Gray and Sejanus, try to convince those around them of the immorality of the Hunger Games.

From Washington Times Nov. 17, 2023

Coriolanus believes, with most of the Capitol’s rulers, that he is inherently better than Sejanus because of his noble blood, a conviction cherished by the British aristocracy.

From Slate May 22, 2020

But Ballad offers new insight into how the Capitol’s leading families viewed the rest of Panem, especially anyone “district,” like Coriolanus’ rich but lowborn friend, Sejanus.

From Slate May 22, 2020

A. à Wood includes in the list of Massinger's plays Powerful Favourite, or the Life of Sejanus.

From Philip Massinger by A. H. Cruickshank

Under Tiberius he was the victim of political persecution on account of some verses offensive to Sejanus.

From Readings from Latin Verse With Notes by Curtis C. Bushnell

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