Lars Porsena

Lars Porsena was a legendary king of Clusium, an Etruscan city, known for his conflict with ancient Rome around the 6th century BCE. He is famous for his military campaigns against Rome, particularly during the story of the Roman hero Gaius Mucius Scaevola, who attempted to assassinate him. Porsena's siege of Rome and his attempts to restore the last Roman king, Tarquin the Proud, solidified his role in early Roman history. His actions are often depicted in Roman literature and folklore, illustrating the tension between Rome and its neighbors during its formative years.