The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Sarmatians
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 78
There is something primal and untamed about these warriors—their shaggy beards and wild hair speak of lives lived far from Roman refinement, while their fierce countenances carry the weight of ancient cruelty.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 78
- Books
- 1
The Sarmatians appear as fierce Asiatic barbarians whose presence marks the collision between Roman civilization and the wild tribes beyond its borders. Their distinctive appearance—shaggy beards, uncombed locks, and heavy furs—creates a striking contrast with the ordered world of the Empire they threaten.
Description
These warriors present a remarkable fusion of cultures, with shaggy beards and uncombed locks framing fierce countenances that express innate cruelty. They are covered from head to foot in furs, their physical appearance uniting the manners of Asiatic barbarians with the figure and complexion of ancient European inhabitants.
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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