Muræna

, a celebrated Roman, left at the head of the armies of the republic in Asia by Sylla. He invaded the dominions of Mithridates with succe , but soon after met with a defeat. He was honoured with a triumph at his return to Rome. He commanded one of the wings of Sylla’s army at the battle against Archelaus near Chærone a. He was ably defended in an oration by Cicero, when his character was attacked and censured. Cicero , for Lucius Murena .— Appian , Mithridatic Wars .――A man put to death for conspiring against August us, B.C. 22.