The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Laeta
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 139
There's a quiet dignity to her presence, the kind that comes from someone who has known both power and loss. She moves through the world with the measured grace of one who has chosen service over comfort.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 139
- Books
- 1
Laeta was the widow of Emperor Gratian who established her residence in Rome during a time of famine. She consecrated her considerable revenue to the relief of the indigent, transforming her personal wealth into a source of charity for those suffering from hunger and hardship.
Description
A middle-aged Roman noblewoman with dignified bearing, dressed in the traditional attire of a Roman widow. Her clothing consists of a simple palla and stola in muted colors appropriate to her station and circumstances. Her hair is modestly arranged, and she carries herself with the serene composure of one who has chosen a life of service.
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)
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