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Marcus Aurelius and the Rain Miracle of the Thundering Legion
In 172 CE, during the Marcomannic Wars, the Roman army led by Marcus Aurelius faced a desperate crisis: surrounded by Quadi warriors in the scorching heat of the Danube frontier, parched and on the verge of annihilation. Then a violent storm broke—bringing rain, hailstones, and lightning—saving the Romans and routing their enemies. Lucas and Luna explore the Rain Miracle as recorded by Cassius Dio, the relief on the Column of Marcus Aurelius, and the controversy surrounding the Thundering Legion (Legio XII Fulminata). They discuss the role of Egyptian magician Harnouphis, Christian claims…
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