The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Numa Pompilius
Also known as Numa
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 43
There's something timeless about this figure, as if he carries the weight of Rome's earliest traditions in his very presence. His measured demeanor suggests a man who understood the delicate balance between power and piety.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Elderly (exact age not specified)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 43
- Books
- 1
Numa Pompilius stands as Rome's legendary second king, remembered as the architect of Roman religious and social institutions. His reign established the foundational rituals and laws that would define Roman civilization for centuries, from religious ceremonies to the regulation of marriage and family authority.
Description
An elderly man of Roman appearance with weathered olive skin and white hair and beard. His face bears the dignified lines of advanced age, with deep-set dark eyes that convey wisdom and authority. He wears traditional early Roman royal garments, including a white toga with purple border, and carries himself with regal bearing.
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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