The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Euphemius
Also known as Byzantine rebel
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 241
There's something restless and dangerous about this amorous youth, whose passions seem to burn too bright for the world that contains him. His presence carries the weight of someone who has already crossed a line from which there is no return.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 241
- Books
- 1
Euphemius began as a Byzantine subject whose amorous nature led to his punishment by the imperial authorities. After being sentenced to have his tongue amputated, he appealed to the Saracens of Africa, returning with imperial purple and an Arab fleet to lead the conquest of Sicily. His transformation from punished youth to rebel leader marked the beginning of Arab control over the island.
Description
A young man of slender build with olive-toned skin and dark hair, his face bearing the intensity of youth. His expression carries an amorous quality that seems to have defined his character. He wears the simple tunics typical of Byzantine subjects of his era.
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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