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Caesar's Gallic Triumph
- Caesar's Gallic Triumph was a spectacular four-day event, the greatest of his quadruple triumph.
- It involved a procession of spoils, captives, the Senate, and finally Caesar himself in a four-horse chariot (quadriga).
Fate of Captives
- The triumph included slaying captured prisoners, a practice showcasing Roman power and wealth.
- Vercingetorix, a Gallic chieftain, was held captive for six years before being killed during Caesar's triumph.
Triumph and Power
- A Roman triumph was a rare honor, granting a single individual unparalleled power, even resembling a king.
- During the triumph, a slave reminded the general of his mortality while he wore god-like attire.