The trusted guide led Rome's Legions deeper into a forest
It was the Teotuburg Forest, thick and famously cherished
While he was a German, he'd achieved Roman citizenship
Named Arminius, he hated Rome, was dedicated to its fall
The Legion's commander Varus thought well of Arminius
It was a trust based upon lies, deception, and executed plan
A rising of German tribes was the cause of the Legion's acts
Varus would down the rising and calm the Germania front
Arminus had planned his ambush well, and its occurrence
A great success, many Romans dying, boundaries changed
Changed tides of the conflict between Rome and Germania
The name of Varus was a curse used by future Emperors
Loss of three full Legions, meant changed morale and goals
Buying for a time for Germania to feel superior to Rome
