The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Hierocles
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 26
There's something striking about this favorite of Elagabalus, a figure whose beauty and status seem to blur the lines between lover and consort, commanding attention in the imperial court.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 26
- Books
- 1
Hierocles emerges as one of Elagabalus's most prominent lovers, publicly invested with the title and authority of the emperor's husband. His relationship with the young ruler was so intense that Elagabalus begged to be left in possession of his beloved, marking Hierocles as a central figure in the emperor's tumultuous personal life.
Description
A graceful young man with fair skin and dark hair, his features refined and elegant. He is dressed in luxurious Roman imperial garments of silk and gold, his presence marked by the refined bearing of one who has captured imperial favor.
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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