The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Mermeroes
Also known as Mihran, Mermeroes the Persian general
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 186
An aged Persian general whose physical limitations have not diminished his capacity to inspire terror in enemies and confidence in his troops. His presence at the front of battle, carried in a litter, speaks to an indomitable spirit.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Elderly adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 186
- Books
- 1
Mermeroes, also known as Mihran, distinguished himself as a Persian general of wisdom and valor during the Lazic war. Despite his elderly age and lameness in both feet, he was carried in a litter at the front of battle, where his presence alone could shift the morale of entire armies.
Description
An elderly Persian general whose lameness requires him to be carried in a litter, yet whose aged features and military bearing convey both wisdom and the fierce determination that inspires his troops while striking fear into his enemies.
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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