The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Gaita of Salerno
Also known as Gaita, Sichelgaita
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 254
A formidable warrior noblewoman whose presence on the battlefield commands respect, her martial prowess matched only by her unwavering loyalty to her husband's cause.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult noblewoman
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 254
- Books
- 1
Gaita of Salerno, also known as Sichelgaita, fought alongside her husband Robert Guiscard as a warlike Amazon whose courage at the Battle of Durazzo became legendary. Wounded by an arrow yet refusing to yield ground, she rallied Norman troops with the same fierce determination that earned her comparison to Pallas Athena herself.
Description
A strong warrior woman with athletic build and noble bearing, dark hair visible beneath her battle helm, wearing armor and carrying weapons, her martial presence evoking the ancient goddess Pallas Athena in her fierce grace.
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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