The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Draco
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 197
There's something commanding about his presence—the quiet authority of a man who has shaped laws and watched cities bend to his will. His gaze carries the weight of decisions that outlast generations.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 197
- Books
- 1
Draco appears in Gibbon's work as a point of comparison to Roman decemvirs, representing the severe Athenian lawgiver whose harsh legal code became legendary. His mention serves to illuminate the character of early Roman legal reformers through historical parallel.
Description
A middle-aged Greek male with stern, authoritative features and weathered skin. He wears traditional ancient Greek robes that drape across his frame. His short dark hair frames a face marked by dignity and resolve. His posture suggests the bearing of one accustomed to command and deliberation.
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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