Elagabalus Initiates Religious Reforms

Emperor Elagabalus began implementing religious reforms centered on the worship of the Syrian sun god Elagabal. He elevated this deity above the traditional Roman gods, disrupting long-established religious customs.

These changes included integrating Elagabal worship into Roman state rituals and constructing a new temple on the Palatine Hill. His reforms sparked controversy and resistance among Rome's religious and political elites.