The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Eudocia
Also known as Empress Eudocia, Princess Eudocia, Epiphania
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 146
There's an immediate sense of both beauty and intellect in her presence, this fair maiden whose golden hair and large eyes caught the attention of an empire. Her graceful bearing suggests someone whose understanding has been deepened by study.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- 28 at marriage, 67 at death
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 146
- Books
- 1
Eudocia began as Athenais, daughter of the philosopher Leontius, a fair and virtuous maiden whose beauty and learning led her from private life to the imperial throne as wife of Theodosius II. Her political acumen and Theodosian lineage shaped her reign, though she would later face exile to Jerusalem, ending her days far from the court that had once celebrated her.
Description
A slender woman with fair complexion and golden locks arranged in the imperial fashion, possessing large expressive eyes and a well-proportioned nose that contribute to her striking appearance. She carries herself with graceful demeanor and scholarly poise, wearing the rich robes and jewels befitting an empress of the Theodosian line.
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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