The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Harmatius
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 170
A general whose affected dress and demeanor of Achilles in the midst of Asiatic luxury reveals a man more concerned with appearance than substance, his very presence theatrical and self-conscious.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 170
- Books
- 1
Harmatius, Eastern Roman general and lover of Basiliscus's wife, cultivated an image of heroic grandeur by affecting the dress, demeanor, and even surname of Achilles. His vanity and insolence, combined with his embrace of Asiatic luxury, made him a figure more notable for his theatrical self-presentation than for his military achievements.
Description
An adult male whose vain and insolent bearing is matched by his affected dress and demeanor of Achilles. His clothing combines military elements with Asiatic luxury, creating a theatrical presence that speaks more of self-image than martial prowess.
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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