The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Danielis
Also known as Danielis of Patras
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 214
There's something magnificent about this wealthy matron's presence, the quiet authority of one who moves through the world with both material abundance and spiritual generosity. Her very appearance speaks of both earthly power and charitable heart.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Middle-aged to elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 214
- Books
- 1
Danielis of Patras was a wealthy and charitable matron who adopted Basil as her spiritual son, traveling with three hundred slaves and bestowing magnificent gifts upon emperors. Her generosity extended to making Leo her universal heir, leaving vast estates to the imperial family.
Description
A wealthy Byzantine matron of considerable age and dignity, traveling in a luxurious litter carried by numerous attendants. Her appearance reflects both material abundance and the generous spirit that marked her charitable works, with the commanding presence of one accustomed to both giving and receiving respect.
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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