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crucifixion and that his religion shall overtake the Roman Pagan
Religion. Similarly towards the end of his life it is explained that his final prophecy was misinterpreted by Tiberius. Thrasyllus states that "Tiberius Claudius will be emperor in 10 years," leading Tiberius to brashly criticize and
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outlive any plotters, and so failed to act against them. Thrasyllus predeceased
Tiberius, so did not live to see the realization of his prediction that Caligula would succeed Tiberius.
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