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Calligra, Ancient Roman Emperor According to a recently published study, infamous for his insanity and cruelty may have had a soft spot for plants.
The new study, co-authored by Trevor Luke, a classic professor at Florida State University, centers on an overlooked anecdote by Roman historian Suetonius, which includes Caligula and the sick senator.
The account shows that an unknown Roman senator traveled to the Greek town of Antiquira and was treated with Helleboa, a medicinal plant now considered toxic. The treatment was like that It wasn’t necessarily expensive, it reached Antiquira and stayed there.
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When the senator asked if he could stay in Caligula for longer, the very disliked leader executed him.
The story shows that Caligula had some knowledge Medicinal Plants -Luke is intrigued by Fox News Digital and his research.
Recent research shows that the infamous emperor Caligula may have been interested in the healing powers of plants. (istock; Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
When asked if he was surprised by Caligula’s interest in plants, Luke replied, “Yes, no.”
“We knew that Caligula had a reputation for being a prolific poison, and we might expect such a killer to have detailed knowledge of the properties of toxic plants,” Luke said.
“Anticilla may be Greece’s first known destination for medical tourists in Rome.”
“That being said, addiction murder was a common theme in ancient literature about bad rulers and their families,” the historian added.
Luke said he was digging into older sources. Archaeological research, He found himself increasing evidence of interest in Caligula’s medicinal plants.
Researchers say that the Antiquira depicted here may have been an ancient world, equivalent to a medical tourism destination. (istock)
Luke said the great Pergamon and Mithradate Atalus III were other ancient leaders who had an interest in plants.
Research co-author Andrew Co pointed out that Antiquila resembles modern Mayo Clinics, attracting people far away to the port by providing treatment for unforgiving illnesses.
“In other words, Antiquira may be the first to be known. Destinations in Greece For medical tourists in Rome,” Luke said.
Historians say that Caligula’s interest in plants may stem from the fear of poison assassination. (istock)
“When we think about it Brand destinations For innovative and effective treatment, the name Mayonnaise Clinic comes to mind immediately, as the name Antiquira did in the minds of the ancient inhabitants of the Roman Empire, for similar reasons. ”
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He points out that Antikira Healers have added a locally-grown plant called sesamoids to his recipes, making it the safest and most effective purgatory cure of the day.
So, was the Roman emperor a “plant nerd” in the modern sense?
Luke told Fox News Digital that he didn’t care about the label, but added that Caligula’s interest in the healing and harmful power of plants is not merely a hobby.
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“At the same time, the circumstances could justify what he was concerned about assassination by poison,” Luke said. A family of several peopleincluding his father-in-law Gergicus and his brother-in-law Lepidus.
The helboa depicted here were harvested in Greek regions like Antikira and harvested to purify treatments. (istock)
The classicists added.[Caligula’s] The family has covered research into poisons and their antidotes… The self-defense motivation behind Caligula’s plant research seems to be different from being just nerds. ”
Above all, Luke proposed it. Modern readers He should read ancient sources like Suetonius with a critical eye, noting that his story about Caligula is “cleverly organized… they shocked the readers.”
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“Shocking doesn’t lead to clear awareness of the facts,” Luke said.
“When I pursue the facts behind some of the most outrageous stories about Caligula, I think Suetonius has often been skillfully distorted what is likely to happen.”
