Caracala and the Climate of Fear

It was disrespectful to carry coins bearing the emperor's head into brothels. People within the senato and equestrian orders were turning on each other. They were denouncing people who had done wrong in order to win favor. Part of the story of caracala's reign is the climate of fearter creat climate o fear. The idea that he would try and rape a vestal virginis is is a major accusation, and be unsuccessful at it, yes? Yes.