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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Curtisimo, post: 7873990, member: 83845&quot;]Cassius Dio was a contemporary of Elagabalus and a member of the Senate during his reign. He had a combination of first hand experience and access to direct witnesses for the times and people he discusses. I think that makes him a “primary source” for such parts of his account, at least by the strict definition of the term.&nbsp; Whether or not he is trustworthy as a primary source is another question entirely. The same is possibly true of Herodian but less is known about his background. </p><p><br /></p><p>I do agree that all historical works (both ancient and modern) should be read with an understanding that they are written from the perspective of their authors and should be evaluated carefully by the reader.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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