Maternus (rebel) explained

Maternus was a former soldier of the Roman Empire who rebelled during the reign of Commodus.^[1]

In popular culture

There is a play based upon the story of Maternus as told by Herodian.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Herodian . Herodian . History of the Empire from the Death of Marcus .
2. Web site: Maternus: A Tragedy in Five Acts. Edward. Spencer. December 13, 1876. J.F. Weishampel, Jr.. Google Books.