place
Perusia
also: Perusine
The Etruscan city (modern Perugia) besieged by Octavian in 41–40 BC; ancient report of captives slaughtered at an altar there ('the Perusine altars') stained his early reputation.
Reading notes
- On Mercy §1.11 Perusine altars
Perusia (Perugia), besieged by Octavian in 41–40 BC; ancient report of prisoners sacrificed at an altar there marks the cruelty of his youth.