The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Blandina
Also known as Saint Blandina
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 65
A young woman whose quiet strength seems at odds with her humble station. Her presence suggests depths of character that transcend her circumstances.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 65
- Books
- 1
Blandina was a slave among the Christian martyrs of Lyons whose endurance under torture distinguished her among those persecuted for their faith. Her story became one of the most remembered accounts of early Christian martyrdom.
Description
A young woman of slave status in Roman Gaul, dressed in simple, unadorned clothing appropriate to her station. Her appearance is modest and unassuming, marked by the quiet dignity often associated with those who face persecution.
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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