Verina's brother, basiliscus, aspired to the throne, but she opposed his claims in order to win the purple for Patricius.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll
After Zeno's flight, however, the ministers and senators elected basiliscus as his successor, and the new emperor entered upon a most unpopular and checkered reign of only twenty months.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll
An ancient chronicler tells the story of this intrigue: "basiliscus permitted Harmatius, inasmuch as he was a kinsman, to associate freely with the empress Zenonis.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll