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Origin of Corvus' Name
- Marcus Valerius Corvus earned his name in single combat against a Gaul.
- A raven landed on his shoulder, a sign of divine favor, and even joined the fight.
First Samnite War Campaigns
- Corvus protected Campania, while Cassus invaded Samnium.
- Cassus was nearly trapped in a ravine but saved by Publius Decius's quick thinking.
Battle of Suessula and Decius's Honor
- Corvus's light infantry surprised the Samnites at Suessula, leading to a swift victory.
- Decius received the Grass Crown, the highest military honor, for saving a legion.