Discourses on Livy · Character
Decius
Roman consul who sacrificed himself in battle to secure victory.
minor
Also known as Publius Decius
First appearance: v
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The other consul in the battle; he died by his own hand to inspire the Roman army.
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With Fabius Maximus (friendship): Decius Mus and Fabius Maximus were Roman consuls and allies, with Decius performing devotio…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Historical and Political Examples
- Military Exemplars
- Protagonist
- Founders and Tyrants
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Claudian censor, driven by the family’s ingrained haughti…
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- Fabius Maximus
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