The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Cerca
Also known as Creca, Rheca, principal queen of Attila
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 150
A woman of considerable status whose royal presence is enhanced by the luxurious setting and the careful attention of her attendants, creating an atmosphere of refined power.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 150
- Books
- 1
Cerca served as the principal queen of Attila, holding a position of significant influence within the Hunnic court. Her role in receiving Roman ambassadors demonstrated both her status and the diplomatic importance of the Hunnic royal household in international relations of the period.
Description
A woman of royal bearing, seated or reclining on a soft couch in an opulent setting. The floor beneath is covered with fine carpet, and she is attended by a circle of domestics. Damsels sit on the ground around her, engaged in the delicate work of variegated embroidery. Her presence commands respect appropriate to her position as principal queen.
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)
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