The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Dunaan
Also known as Dhu Nuwas, Yusuf As'ar Yathar, Jewish proselyte
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 186
There's something zealous in his bearing—the intensity of a convert who has embraced his new faith with the fervor of the recently convinced. His presence carries the weight of royal authority turned to religious purpose.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 186
- Books
- 1
Dunaan, also known as Dhu Nuwas or Yusuf As'ar Yathar, was a Jewish proselyte who became prince of the Homerites. His conversion led him to retaliate against Christian persecution, resulting in the martyrdom of Christians at Negra and ultimately his own downfall at the hands of Abyssinian conquerors.
Description
A prince of the Homerites with the bearing of royal authority. As a Jewish proselyte, his appearance reflects both his Arabian origins and his adopted faith. He wears the attire appropriate to his royal station, with features marked by the intensity of religious conviction turned to 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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