Viriathus : (d.139 BC), leader of a Lusitanian rebel movement around 130 BC, in the Roman province of Farther Spain; he inflicted a series of severe defeats on Roman forces from c.147-139 BC. The rebellion collapsed soon after his assassination.
... then were you dismayed, not then Would tamely yield, but with a proud disdain Rejected proffered servitude and base. Therefore are you participants in praise Page 247 With Armin and Viriathus; you stand The last of Freedom's children and your land Her latest foothold upon earth; nor can Your rugged pastoral mood disguise the man Identical at Salamis who waged Unequal battle and in ...
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