Lost Military
The Martyrdom of the Theban Legion
c. 286 AD · Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
UnsolvedThe prize. A whole legion, said to lie together
Where. Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
Status. Unsolved
Where. Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
Status. Unsolved
The account
Legend says an entire Roman legion was martyred at Agaunum for refusing an emperor's order, and a great abbey rose over the place where they are said to lie.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Saint-Maurice, Switzerland.
- What you are chasing is A whole legion, said to lie together. Work the documented record of The Martyrdom of the Theban Legion back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Saint-Maurice, Switzerland and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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