Keyword: «gnaeus domitio corbulo»

The paper is devoted to moral and psychological condition of Syrian legions of the Roman army in the I century A.D. This research examines the works of ancient Roman writers and historians about the legions' daily life and the soldiers' behavior during military campaigns. Roman literature describes the legionnaires as well provided by money and undisciplined people. Nevertheless, in I century A.D. the Roman army won multiple wars in the Near East. This fact allows to suggest that the image of the Syrian legions created by Roman historians was a stereotype.