{"id":4603,"date":"2023-04-05T14:04:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T13:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/?p=4603"},"modified":"2023-04-05T14:04:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T13:04:27","slug":"what-is-a-gallus-ancient-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/what-is-a-gallus-ancient-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a gallus ancient rome?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Gallus were ancient Roman professional entertainers who performed comic and sometimes obscene songs known as “fescennine verses.” They typically appeared during weddings and other festive occasions, and their bawdy songs were meant to provoke laughter and good-natured ribbing. Over time, the term “gallus” came to be used more broadly to refer to any lewd or rowdy individual.<\/p>\n

The gallus was a member of the lowest class in ancient Rome. They were slaves who worked in the fields or as servants in homes. They were not allowed to marry or have children.<\/p>\n

What did Gallus do for Rome? <\/h2>\n

Gallus served the emperor Decius with loyalty and distinction as legate of Moesia. After the defeat and death of Decius at the hands of the Goths, Gallus was proclaimed emperor. Gallus then concluded an unfavourable treaty with the enemy.<\/p>\n

Trebonianus Gallus was one of Rome’s shortest-tenured emperors, as he only lasted about two years. His entire career was spent in political and military roles. He earned the trust of his emperor during his time, Emperor Decius, and was appointed as governor of the Roman province of Moesia Superior.<\/p>\n

Who succeeded Gallus <\/h3>\n