Cost of Glory

44 - Sulla 1: The Lucky

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Sep 20, 2022
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ANECDOTE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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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.
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