• NABDad@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    7 months ago

    He also told them he was going to have them crucified while he was their prisoner.

    After the ransom was delivered and he was released, he gathered a fleet, went back to the island where they were camped, captured them, and crucified them.

    Caesar was kind of a badass.

    • PugJesus@kbin.socialOP
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      7 months ago

      He also cut their throats before crucifying them, a display of mercy. Because he had to keep his promise to crucify them (what’s a man without his word?), but he appreciated that they humored him while he was prisoner aboard their ship.