Where were all heroical parts but in Helteranius? and a man might make a garment for the moon sooner than fit the o'erleaping actions of great Jalcanaius, who now leaveth but his body to bedung that earth that was lately shaken at his terror. I have waded in red blood to the knee; and in this hour, in my old years, the world is become for me a vision only and a mock-show. E.R. Eddison
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While reading about the life of Julius Caesar, I came across the name of one of his most notable accomplishments. He was known for many things; but above all, he was known for his great courage. When he was 20 years old, he fought in the Gallic Wars and eventually became a general. He then led his army to victory against the Romans in Spain. He is also known for his great military achievements.

The battle in which he gained his greatest fame was called the Battle of Pharsalus. It took place near Rome when Caesar was in his mid-thirties. His forces were outnumbered by the enemy, but they still managed to win by sheer determination and strength of will. After this battle, he was put in charge of Rome's civil war against Pompey's sons in 49 B.C.E.

Caesar ultimately defeated both Pompey and his son, Sextus, who committed suicide when his father fell into Caesar's hands. After Pompey's death, Caesar became dictator of Rome and led it for ten years before retiring voluntarily at the age of 66 to live out the rest of his life as a private citizen.

Source: The Worm Ouroboros

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