The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Solomon
Also known as Eunuch Solomon, feeble Areobindus, Areobindus
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 179
A beardless commander whose very presence challenges expectations, carrying himself with the quiet competence of one who has earned respect through deeds rather than appearance. His bearing suggests both the weight of unusual circumstance and the strength of proven worth.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 179
- Books
- 1
Solomon began as the eunuch lieutenant left in command of Africa by Belisarius, proving himself a worthy successor through his campaigns against the Moors. Despite his beardless face marking his eunuch status, he fought with distinction and earned the loyalty of his troops. Later known as the feeble Areobindus through marriage connections to Justinian's family, his military career ended in battle.
Description
A beardless eunuch commander with a clean-shaven face and military bearing, his skin weathered by African campaigns. Adult age with the dignified posture of proven leadership, wearing Roman military attire appropriate to his rank as exarch and lieutenant.
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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