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Scipio's Prophecy
- A young Marius impressed Scipio Africanus the Younger with his diligence and grit in Spain.
- Scipio even hinted at Marius's future potential, stating "this one perhaps," when asked about Rome's future leadership.
The Charm of Jugurtha
- Marius observed Jugurtha, a Numidian prince, charm Roman officers with his charisma and tales of African adventures.
- This early encounter foreshadowed their future conflict in the Jugurthine War.
The Gracchi and Populism
- Tiberius Gracchus's populist activism and his murder by Roman senators revealed the deep political divisions in the Republic.
- Marius learned the power of populism but also the dangers of challenging the established order.