devotio (ritual self-sacrifice) by Publius Decius Mus

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Devotio was an ancient Roman ritual of self-sacrifice in which a commander, such as Publius Decius Mus, consecrated himself and the enemy to the gods of the underworld by charging into battle to secure victory for Rome.

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Battle of Sentinum tacticUsed devotio (ritual self-sacrifice) by Publius Decius Mus