Whereas before emperors had worn only a purple toga ( toga purpura ) and been greeted with deference, Diocletian wore jewelled robes and shoes, and required those who greeted him to kneel ( proskynesis ) and kiss the hem of his robe ( adoratio ).

Whereas before Emperors had worn only a purple toga and were greeted with deference, Diocletian wore jewelled robes and shoes, and required those who greeted him to kneel and kiss the hem of his robe.

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