A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country/Camma
CAMMA, a Lady of Galatia,
Wife of Sinatus, assassinated by Sinorix, who was in love with Camma, and sought to espouse her. She resisted his prayers and entreaties; but, fearing his power, determined to feign a consent, in order to avenge the death of her husband. She was priestess of the temple of Diana, where the marriage was to be celebrated. It was a custom for the new-married couple to drink out of the same cup Camma poisoned the beverage; and, drinking first herself, gave it to the unsuspicious Sinorix; then, delighted with the success of her plan, she bade him tell his attendants to prepare his tomb, and said, she died with joy to revenge her husband.
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