The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Basina
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 164
There is something fierce and unapologetic in her presence, the kind of woman who makes her own choices regardless of convention. Her bearing suggests someone who values strength and beauty above political convenience.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- 5th century AD
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 164
- Books
- 1
Basina was queen of the Thuringians who left her husband to join Childeric, freely declaring that she preferred the wisest, strongest, or most beautiful man. Her bold choice to abandon her marriage for a man she deemed superior demonstrated her independence and agency in a world of political marriages.
Description
A 5th century Frankish queen with fair skin and light hair. She wears rich clothing and jewelry befitting Germanic nobility, carrying herself with an air of fierce independence and determination.
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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