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The article discusses the origins of the cognomen Pompeius Magnus, “the Great”. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a reference to the image of Alexander the Great. No ancient author speaks about this, and all arguments are constructions of modern researchers. Rather, this name expressed the sincere admiration of the soldiers for the achievements of their young commander. However, at the same time, the nickname was picked up by flatterers from Pompey's retinue, who skillfully played on his excessive ambition, which from his youth was Pompey’s weak side.

The article is devoted to some episodes of Sulla’s rule, namely the beginning of proscriptions, his triumph over Mithridates VI Eupator, alleged Sulla’s self-representation as second Romulus and the criticism of the dictator by Cicero in his speech for Roscius Amerinus. The author focuses on to the adoption of lex Cornelia de proscriptione by comitia without its approval by Senate.