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Sulla's Rise Under Marius
- Sulla strategically attached himself to Marius, leveraging his rising power.
- Sulla focused on making Marius look good and gaining the soldiers' affection.
Sulla's Role in Jugurtha's Capture
- Sulla's negotiation with King Bocchus led to the capture of Jugurtha.
- Though Marius received the official glory, Sulla subtly claimed credit for the victory.
Sulla the Fortunate
- Sulla was called "Felix", meaning fortunate or lucky, due to his successes.
- A Chaldean priest predicted Sulla's rise to greatness, further reinforcing this image.