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and one dedicated to Juno. Metellus is generally agreed to have been responsible for the building of the temple to
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in 131 BC, boldly pledging to halt the growing degradation of Roman custom. In a speech which he delivered at his appointment, he proposed that
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for the knowledge and regeneration of the Roman People. His moralizing efforts awakened strong popular opposition, led by the
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under the control of the
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