The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Astarte
Also known as Moon goddess
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 26
There's something eternal in her presence, a goddess whose image carries the weight of African worship and the celestial authority of the moon itself.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Timeless/divine
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 26
- Books
- 1
Astarte was revered by the African peoples as their moon goddess, deemed a more fitting companion for the sun god than other celestial deities. Her sacred image was transported from Carthage to Rome with great ceremony and rich offerings, representing the cultural and religious exchange between African worship and Roman tradition.
Description
A divine feminine figure with warm bronze skin and flowing dark hair, embodying the celestial grace of the moon goddess. Her image radiates ancient wisdom and authority, adorned with the rich offerings and sacred garments befitting an African deity of such significance.
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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