The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Longinus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 42
A scholar of sublime learning whose wisdom seems to transcend the political storms around him, carrying himself with the quiet dignity of true knowledge.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 42
- Books
- 1
Longinus served as tutor to Zenobia, bringing his genius and learning to the court of Palmyra. Despite his scholarly achievements and service to royalty, he met his end through execution by Aurelian, calmly following his executioner in a final demonstration of philosophical composure. His reputation as 'Sublime Longinus' speaks to the intellectual heights he achieved.
Description
An elderly Greek philosopher with scholarly appearance, wearing the robes of learning. His distinguished features reflect years of study and wisdom, with a calm and dignified demeanor that speaks to his role as tutor to royalty. His presence carries the quiet authority of genuine intellectual achievement.
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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