BELISARIUS - Sub signo crucis triumphator invictus
Listen to an epic piece dedicated to Belisarius, the military genius behind Emperor Justinian and the man who nearly rebuilt the Roman Empire. The Latin lyrics in this video perfectly capture the official propaganda of the court of Constantinople: the image of a "Triumphator invictus" (unconquered triumphator) restoring the glory of Rome under the sign of the cross. Yet, beyond the hymns of praise and the brilliant victories in Africa and Italy, real history hides a much darker story. Was Belisarius truly cherished by the empire he saved? As the music carries you back to the 6th century, discover the contrast between myth and reality: 👉 The Propaganda: The perfect union between Throne and General for a liberated Italy. 👉 The Historical Truth: Justinian’s deep envy and paranoia, long wars that left Rome in ruins, and a loyal general who, near the end of his life, was stripped of his wealth by his own emperor. [Verse 1] Latin: Aurea lux Byzantii in caelo fulget, / Iustinianus Augustus imperium regit. / Belisarius dux, manus dextra throni, / Portat crucem sanctam et signa Romani. / In Africa et Italia, victoria clamat, / Nomen eius mundus tremebundus laudat. 🇬🇧: The golden light of Byzantium shines in the sky, / Justinian Augustus rules the empire. / General Belisarius, the right hand of the throne, / Carries the holy cross and the Roman standards. / In Africa and Italy, victory cries out, / The trembling world praises his name. 🇷🇴: Lumina aurie a Bizanțului strălucește pe cer, / Iustinian Augustus guvernează imperiul. / Generalul Belisarie, mâna dreaptă a tronului, / Poartă sfânta cruce și însemnele romane. / În Africa și Italia, victoria răsună, / Numele lui este lăudat de lumea tremurătoare. [Chorus] Latin: Belisarius! Triumphator invictus! / Gloria et honos Imperii Sancti! / Sub signo crucis, in nomine Dei, / Vicit hostes, restituit fines orbi! / Roma resurgit, Byzantium regnat! 🇬🇧: Belisarius! Unconquered triumphator! / Glory and honor of the Holy Empire! / Under the sign of the cross, in the name of God, / He conquered the enemies, restored the borders to the world! / Rome rises again, Byzantium reigns! 🇷🇴: Belisarie! Triumfător neînvins! / Gloria și onoarea Sfântului Imperiu! / Sub semnul crucii, în numele lui Dumnezeu, / A învins dușmanii, a restaurat granițele lumii! / Roma reînvie, Bizanțul domnește! [Verse 2] Latin: Muri antiqui spectant virtutem ingentem, / Cum exercitus intrat urbem redemptam. / Reges victi cadunt ante pedes eius, / Sed dux gloriosus Christo dat honores. / Non sibi, sed throno et populo pugnavit, / Aquilam Romanam in altum levavit. 🇬🇧: The ancient walls witness his immense valor, / As the army enters the redeemed city. / Conquered kings fall before his feet, / But the glorious general gives honors to Christ. / Not for himself, but for the throne and the people he fought, / He raised the Roman eagle on high. 🇷🇴: Zidurile antice privesc virtutea uriașă, / Când armata intră în cetatea răscumpărată. / Regii învinși cad la picioarele lui, / Dar gloriosul general îi aduce onoruri lui Hristos. / Nu pentru sine, ci pentru tron și popor a luptat, / A ridicat vulturul roman în înalturi. [Chorus] (Belisarius! Triumphator invictus...) [Verse 3] Latin: In saecula saeculorum fama coronata, / In libris aureis est scripta et sacrata. / Nobilis miles, protector Augusti, / Lumen Orientis, spes populi iusti. / Hymnus victoriae per templa resonat, / Belisarius dux, quem caelum coronat! 🇬🇧: For forever and ever his fame is crowned, / In golden books it is written and consecrated. / Noble soldier, protector of the Augustus, / Light of the East, hope of the just people. / The hymn of victory echoes through the temples, / General Belisarius, whom heaven crowns! 🇷🇴: În vecii vecilor faima îi este încoronată, / În cărțile de aur este scrisă și sfințită. / Nobil ostaș, protector al lui Augustus, / Lumina Orientului, speranța poporului drept. / Imnul victoriei răsună prin temple, / Generalul Belisarie, pe care cerul îl încoronează! [Chorus] (Belisarius! Triumphator invictus...) [Outro] Latin: Imperium sine fine. / Amen. Amen. 🇬🇧: An empire without end. / Amen. Amen. 🇷🇴: Imperiu fără sfârșit. / Amin. Amin. #Belisarius #EpicMusic #ByzantineEmpire #AncientRome#Epic #History#Rome#EmperorJustinian

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