The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Olga of Kiev
Also known as Olga, Saint Olga, Princess Olga
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 251
A powerful female ruler whose journey to Constantinople with her magnificent retinue speaks of both political ambition and the meeting of two worlds. Her presence commands attention and respect.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 251
- Books
- 1
Olga of Kiev ruled as regent and traveled to Constantinople with an impressive retinue of over one hundred people. Baptized with the name Helena, she became one of the first Christian rulers of the Rus, bridging the pagan traditions of her people with the imperial Christianity of Byzantium.
Description
A woman of noble bearing, dressed in the rich garments befitting a ruler traveling to the imperial court. Her dark hair is arranged in an elaborate style influenced by Byzantine fashion. She is accompanied by a substantial retinue including sixteen high-ranking and eighteen lower-ranking attendants, along with ministers and merchants, creating an imposing diplomatic presence.
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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