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Heliogabalian

Heliogabalian

9.9
About the rule and customs of the Roman emperor Heliogabalus
  • adjective
  • /ˌhiːliəˈɡæbeɪliən/
  • Formal
translation icon : heliogabalino
  • The museum hosted an exhibition on Heliogabalian art and architecture.

Examples

  • The lavish feasts described in texts are typical of Heliogabalian decadence.

  • Many historians study Heliogabalian culture to understand its excesses.

  • Historians debate whether Heliogabalian customs influenced later Roman society.

  • The Heliogabalian era was marked by extravagant celebrations.

  • The lavish feasts described in texts are typical of Heliogabalian decadence.

  • Historians debate whether Heliogabalian customs influenced later Roman society.

  • The museum hosted an exhibition on Heliogabalian art and architecture.

Compounds

Heliogabalian festival
9.9

A very rich, showy party linked to the Roman emperor Heliogabalus

Surface Forms

Heliogabalian positive

Etymology

Heliogabalian comes from the Roman emperor Heliogabalus, whose name begins with Helio- meaning 'sun' because he took a sun god as his special god and was famous for very lavish and unusual court life. So, calling something Heliogabalian means it relates to his reign or to extreme, showy luxury.