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March 9, 2009
Don’t you just imagine a Roman leigon being a bunch of frat boys?
Warning – the wikipedia page for “The Battle of the Milvian Bridge” contains spoilers. 
I guess all wikipedia pages on this stuff has spoilers. It says that these historical figures die at various points in time, for goodness sake! I mean, who would guess it? So, explore at your own risk.
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge
Before the battle, Maxentius consulted with soothsayers to ensure the omens were good, as was the usual practice.
Soothsayer: I see the Gods will smile upon you! So you don't have to use any of your usual... Bribing tactics.
Maxentius: Great!
Constantine, on the other hand, according to a Christian author named Lactantius, had a religious experience.
Bishop: ...and put a Khi Rho cross on your men's shields, it'll show the Christians that you are fighting under our Lord's name. In hoc signo vinces.*
Constantine: O.K.
*Under this sign you will win.
Constantine: Woah hey guys! I had this amzing dream where some god told me to put this weird symbol on our shields and we will win for sure!
Legionaries: Woo, alright! Our emperor rules! What is this symbol, anyway?
Constantine: No idea.
Legionaries: Must be some kind of war god thing.
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