Elagabalus

or Helio gab alus, a Roman emperor; born in Emesa, in 204 a. p. His reign which lasted rather more than three years and nine months, was infamous for the nearly unparalleled debaucheries of - every kind in which he indulged. He instituted ceremonies in honor of the god Elagabol, and it is believed made human sacrifices to him. He was murdered in an insurrection of the Pratorians in A. D. 222, and was succeeded by his son, Alexander Severus.