Was commodus gay
Here, Have A List Of Bisexual Roman Emperors
Tiberius: After moving to Capri it is recorded that he held orgies there where “both sexes were present”. Idc if it’s part of a fetish; if the kink involves someone of the same gender, i will contemplate that evidence enough.
Domitian: Accused by Seneca of being “serviced” by his male cupbearer, Earinus.
I’ll give you Claudius - I believed I mixed him up with one of the many people to have Claudius in their name, probably Nero.
Vespasian and Titus were on the disputed list because there is only modern speculation, and little or no evidence in historical sources. All of this is speculation, really, as concepts of bisexuality, heterosexuality, homosexuality and asexuality didn’t exist. But I believe I may have marked Vespasian as disputed because of a rumour regarding Josephus, or possibly because of military service and the prevalence of military homosexuality during that period? I can’t retain Titus’ source at all, this was written about three years ago.
Julius Caesar is not on this list because he is not considered a roman emperor. The empire truly began with the formation of the Principate by Augustus. Caesar preda
The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome
Back in Rome, Commodus systematically killed all perceived enemies in the Senate, as well as anyone else who appeared to hold the wealth and renown to overthrow him, again according to Cassius Dio. "I should render my narrative very tedious were I to give a detailed report of all the persons put to death by Commodus," writes the historian.
Commodus wasn't really into the daily grind of governing, either, according to Cassius Dio. He left that unpopular work to a series of military leaders, including Perennis, commander of the emperor's Praetorian Guard.
"For, inasmuch as Commodus had given himself up to chariot-racing and licentiousness and performed scarcely any of the duties pertaining to his office, Perennis was compelled to manage not only the military affairs, but everything else as well, and to stand at the head of the State," writes Cassius Dio, adding that Perennis's soldiers ultimately revolted, killing him and his family.
Gladiatorial contests were big entertainment in ancient Rome and Commodus, like other emperors, knew how to stage a spectacle. But Commodus went a step further — he
Is Denzel Washington's Macrinus Supposed To Be Bisexual In Gladiator 2?
Warning! This announce contains SPOILERS for Gladiator II
In Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, it's strongly implied that Denzel Washington's Macrinus is bisexual. Introduced as a cunning member of Rome's elite who gains friends and influence by buying slaves and turning them into gladiators, Macrinus is as ruthless as he is charismatic. Furthermore, it's teased on more than one occasion that Gladiator II's primary antagonist is attracted to both men and women.
Set 16 years after the events of Ridley Scott's first Gladiator movie, Rome is full of corruption and has fallen under the rule of twin emperors, Geta (Joeseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger). Likewise, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is the grown-up son of the late Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) and the secret heir to the Roman throne as Marcus Aurelius' grandson, monitoring in his father's footsteps as a slave-turned-gladiator under the control of Macrinus who seeks to command Rome himself. To that end, it's confirmed both off-screen and on that Gladiator II's Macrinus is more than likely multi-attracted in the new sequel.
18 Reasons Why Commodus Was Rome’s Known Depraved Emperor
Any historian asked to name the most crazed of the Emperors of Rome has no shortage of candidates to choose from. But arguably, Lucius Aurelius Commodus has the strongest claim to the title. He’s as fascinating now as he was support in the 2nd century, when he ruled over the Empire and was the most forceful man in the world. But it’s not his political reforms or even military triumphs that fascinate us so much. Rather, it’s his decadent lifestyle and his cruel, sadistic ways.
Of course, it could well be that Commodus is the victim of a 2,000-year smear campaign. In fairness, hardly anything is known about his life. The ancient historian Herodian left us some clues, as did Dio Cassius, though these are just fragments and almost certainly embellished. And then there’s the multi-volume Historia Augusta, the ancient account of the lives of the Emperors. Even this, however, mixes fiction and anecdote with the real historical truth.
But still, we know enough to conclude that Commodus was a horrible Emperor – and a poor guy, full stop. So, from using hunchbacks as serving plates,
18 Reasons Why Commodus Was Rome’s Known Depraved Emperor
Any historian asked to name the most crazed of the Emperors of Rome has no shortage of candidates to choose from. But arguably, Lucius Aurelius Commodus has the strongest claim to the title. He’s as fascinating now as he was support in the 2nd century, when he ruled over the Empire and was the most forceful man in the world. But it’s not his political reforms or even military triumphs that fascinate us so much. Rather, it’s his decadent lifestyle and his cruel, sadistic ways.
Of course, it could well be that Commodus is the victim of a 2,000-year smear campaign. In fairness, hardly anything is known about his life. The ancient historian Herodian left us some clues, as did Dio Cassius, though these are just fragments and almost certainly embellished. And then there’s the multi-volume Historia Augusta, the ancient account of the lives of the Emperors. Even this, however, mixes fiction and anecdote with the real historical truth.
But still, we know enough to conclude that Commodus was a horrible Emperor – and a poor guy, full stop. So, from using hunchbacks as serving plates,