How much incest was actually going on in the Roman Empire?
Most (probably all) of the stories that involve some Roman fucking their siblings or mother are slander, but are there any accusations of incest that were actually true?
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>>1144489
Just like my hentai reflects Japan
I like to believe that the stories of Caligula and Nero are true because I do not like them
>>1144489
I've sometimes thought there must have been kind of a 'hyperstition' effect where they were accusing each other of it so fucking much it must have affected the baseline rate by making it seem kind of normal and maybe even a bit cool if all these literal Emperors were doing it. But there's nothing concrete.
>>1144575
Why?
>>1144575
Funny, I like to believe the stories about Caligula because I like him.
>>1144489
roman political vitriol was overwhelmingly just slander. incest was a huge taboo, so if you're gonna try and discredit someone, may as well go for the worst.
