Herodianus of Syria (170 - 240 AD)
Herodianus of Syria was a contemporary writer of the same time as Cassius Dio. As he was not a political or social force, little is known of him.
His writing was a complete Roman history during his own lifetime up to about 238 AD, but it lacked organization and chronologic uniformity. Cassius Dio is generally the preferred writer of the time, but Herodian should not be dismissed.
Some of his work - as stand alone pieces - provide valuable insight, such as his treatment of Elagabalus. Additionally, as a Syrian, he focused heavily on some eastern campaigns, providing excellent source material for Parthia and surrounding territories.
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The Roman Emperor Elagabalus was called Varius Avitus Bassianus. He became known as Elagabalus because he was the high priest of the deity El-Gabal, possibly the Syrian sun god Baal.
