14. Earinus: The Beautiful Boy Who Inspired Poetry
Earinus served Roman Emperor Domitian as a bedroom attendant in the late 1st century CE. Described as exceptionally beautiful and Greek, he held the position of cubicularius in the imperial household. What makes Earinus special among countless forgotten eunuchs is that his beauty inspired multiple poems by famous Roman writers Statius and Martial, who wanted the emperor’s favor. These poets compared him to mythological figures beloved by gods, describing him as almost divine in his perfect beauty.
