Julia Domna
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- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Arts, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Patrons, Mentors, Family, Marriage, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Roman empress{$I[g]Roman Empire;Julia Domna} Julia Domna helped two emperors rule the Roman Empire. As patron, she promoted learning and helped preserve classical culture.
Early Life
Julia Domna (JEWL-yuh DAHM-nuh) was born in Emesa, a city that had been a petty princedom before being absorbed into the Roman province of Syria. Her father, Julius Bassianus, was a high priest of the cult of Elagabal, a dominant religion in the area. Although Bassianus was classified as a plebeian, he came from a royal line, and he had impressive family...
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