Tullia Crushes Father
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Tullia Crushes Father
When her father, Servius Tullius, king of Rome, is disgraced and stabbed, Tullia, meeting him crawling in the street, orders her carriage to drive over him Date: 534 BC
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In this chilling image from ancient Roman history, Tullia, the daughter of the once revered King Servius Tullius of Rome, stands resolute as her father, now a disgraced and wounded man, crawls towards her in the street. The year is 534 BC, and the political landscape of Rome has shifted dramatically. Servius Tullius, a beloved and effective ruler, had been overthrown in a coup led by the Roman aristocracy. In the chaos that followed, Tullia's husband, Tarquinius Superbus, seized the opportunity to seize the throne for himself, leaving Servius to face a humiliating and violent end. As Servius, battered and bloodied, approaches Tullia, she shows no mercy. With a cold and determined expression, she orders her carriage to be driven over her father, crushing him beneath its wheels. The act was a brutal and shocking display of power and loyalty to her new husband and the new ruling class. The image of Tullia's ruthless act is a stark reminder of the political instability and violence that marked the early days of the Roman Republic. Despite the horrific nature of the scene, it underscores the complex and often brutal dynamics of ancient Roman politics and the lengths to which individuals would go to secure power and protect their interests. This haunting image, captured in the annals of history, serves as a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both love and cruelty, loyalty and betrayal, and the enduring impact of political upheaval on individuals and families. The legacy of Tullia and her father, Servius Tullius, continues to fascinate historians and scholars, offering valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of ancient Rome.
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