The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Mebodes
Also known as General Mebodes
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 184
There's something reassuring about this veteran general—the kind of man who delays attending even royal summons until he has completed his military duties. His loyalty to the crown seems absolute, marked by the careful attention he pays to both ceremonial and practical responsibilities.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (6th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 184
- Books
- 1
Mebodes served as a loyal Persian commander who demonstrated his devotion by fixing the diadem upon Chosroes's head and later liberating Modain with two thousand horse. His military discipline was legendary—he would delay even royal audiences to complete his reviews, and his loyalty extended to presenting the sacred palace ornaments to his sovereign. His career ended tragically when he was commanded to the iron tripod before the palace gate, where he languished for days before his sentence was pronounced.
Description
A seasoned Persian general with the weathered features and disciplined bearing of a veteran military commander. He wears the armor and ornaments appropriate to his rank, his presence commanding respect through both his military bearing and his evident loyalty to crown and duty.
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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