Lars Porsena
Following the eviction of the last king of Rome, the Etruscans attacked Rome under the leadership of Lars Porsena. Porsena was favorably impressed with Roman bravery by a Gaius Mucius who earned the name Scaevola (Left-handed) by sticking his hand right hand into a flame.
Livy 2.9-13
Passage from Livy 2.9-13 on Mucius' encounter with Lars Porsena.
Passage from Livy 2.9-13 on Mucius' encounter with Lars Porsena.