The Greatest Hero in Roman History, Aurelian

Aurelian was well aware that his now four years in office had been nothing less than a string of complete and unqualified successes. The answer helpfully speaks to the gor religious transformation going on in the mediterranean world during the shift into late antiquity. Arelion made it clear that he considered soul to be the most important of all the gods, indeed the one true god, and encouraged its ship wherever he went. To thank his great benefactor, arelian established a new temple in rome dedicated to sol an victus and a new priesthood dedicated to its worship.