The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Antonina
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 176
There's something formidable about this woman whose presence fills a room with unspoken authority. Her eyes hold secrets and her bearing suggests someone who moves in the corridors of power with practiced ease and hidden purpose.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Middle-aged during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 176
- Books
- 1
Antonina was the wife of the great general Belisarius who played a crucial role in Byzantine politics through her close relationship with Empress Theodora. She enjoyed the secret confidence of the empress and communicated her husband's feigned discontent, accompanied Belisarius on his campaigns with undaunted resolution, and used her influence to serve the passions of the empress, including the accusation against Pope Sylverius.
Description
A Byzantine noblewoman of middle age with olive skin and dark hair arranged in elaborate courtly style. Striking features with intelligent, calculating eyes and an imperious presence. Wears rich Byzantine noble dress with gold embroidery and jewels. Carries herself with the confidence of someone accustomed to wielding political influence behind the scenes.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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