Gaius Mucius Scaevola. Legendary Roman hero. Early Roman Republic. He was famous for his bravery. After being taken prisoner by the Etruscans, put his hand on the sacred fire with great courage without showing any gesture of pain, in presence of the Etruscan king, Lars Porsena. Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881.

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