The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Otto the Great
Also known as Emperor Otto, Otto
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 161
There's something almost mythic about his presence—the living embodiment of Christian imperial continuity, wielding the very symbols of Constantine, Charlemagne, and the saints as extensions of his authority.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 161
- Books
- 1
Otto the Great appears as the son of Henry who extended Christian dominion through laws and victories, continuing the work of the Merovingian kings and Charlemagne. His reign represents the continuation of Christian expansion in Europe, marked by his possession of sacred relics and symbols including the sword of Constantine, the spear of Charlemagne, the banner of St. Maurice, and the holy lance with nails from the cross.
Description
A middle-aged German emperor with fair skin and light brown hair, wearing imperial robes that combine elements of Roman, Carolingian, and Christian symbolism. He carries the sword of Constantine, grasps the spear of Charlemagne, and waves the banner of St. Maurice, while possessing the holy lance with nails from the cross.
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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