[Date and place of birth unknown. Died before Milan, A.D. 268.]
Supposed to have been of Greek origin. Was the wife of the Emperor
Gallienus, and dignified with the title of Augusta upon his ascending
the throne. She cultivated literature and philosophy, and was the
protector of Plotinus the philosopher. She is described as a woman of
great good sense, and exceeding benevolence. She roused him to repel the
barbarians, and accompanied his army that she might attend to the wants
of the soldiers. She was massacred with her husband and youngest son
before Milan.
[From the marble in the Capitol at Rome.]