Severi

To strengthen the bond between the Severi and the Antonines he had changed his name from Septimius Bassianus to Marcus Aurelius (Severus) Antoninus (197).

f. The Third Century 2001

The only distinguishable words upon it were "_Severus filius Severi_."

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 380, July 11, 1829 Various

At the court of the Severi any one who should have denied the influence of the planets upon the events of this world would have been considered more preposterous than he who would admit it to-day.

The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Franz Cumont

Their influence became almost predominant when the accession of the Severi lent them the support of a court that was half Syrian.

The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Franz Cumont

They became more and more prominent under the Antonines and the Severi, and remained the most important cult of paganism until the end of the fourth century.

The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Franz Cumont

About the time of the Severi the religion of Europe must have presented an aspect of surprising variety.

The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Franz Cumont

Bithynian again, Dion Cassius of Nicea, who, under the Severi, narrated the history of the Roman people.

The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Franz Cumont

A versifier to whom any subject could appeal (the more difficult and the less poetical it was, the better), Ausonius knew by heart the works of his predecessors, but by his taste and metrical peculiarities showed himself a disciple rather of the poets of the new school (neoterici, poetic innovators of the time of the Severi) than of the classic poets.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

Severi had said truly that he could not understand, and instead of responding to her appeal, he turned impatient again.

The White Sister 1881

Severi turned from her with an impatient movement of his compact head, and tapped the carpeted floor with his heel.

The White Sister 1881