Marcus Manlius: A Tale of Roman Virtue and Tragedy

<p>The annals of Roman history are replete with heroic figures, and Marcus Manlius stands as a poignant example of both heroism and the volatility of public opinion in the Roman Republic. His life is a testament to the tumultuous relationship between individual virtue and political intrigue.</p> <p>A Hero Emerges</p> <p>In 390 BC, when Rome faced one of its greatest challenges at the hands of the Gauls led by Brennus, it was Marcus Manlius who emerged as a beacon of hope. The Gauls, having defeated the Romans at the Battle of the Allia, laid siege to Rome. As legend has it, one night, the Gauls tried to scale the Capitol. It was not the guards, but the sacred geese of Juno that gave the alarm. Amidst this chaos, Marcus Manlius, roused by the geese, bravely defended the Capitol, pushing the Gauls down the steep incline and saving the city from an imminent breach.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@LegionLore/marcus-manlius-a-tale-of-roman-virtue-and-tragedy-cf0359efe46c"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>