The poem 'Juliana' tells the story of a virgin martyr who resists marriage to which pagan official?
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Correct answer: Eleusius
Juliana is a hagiographic poem where the protagonist refuses to marry the prefect Eleusius unless he converts to Christianity. Her steadfast faith leads to her torture and eventual martyrdom.
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