The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

The Archimagus

Also known as Chief Magus

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  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 32

His elaborate robes and dignified bearing speak of ancient religious authority, carrying the weight of tradition as one who stands as the visible head of a venerable spiritual hierarchy.

Gender
male
Age
elderly
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 32
Books
1

The Archimagus served as the visible head of the Zoroastrian church, residing at Balch and respected as the successor of Zoroaster. He represented the pinnacle of the Magian hierarchy during the period of Persian religious influence.

Description

An elderly chief priest with elaborate religious robes marking his position as head of the Magian hierarchy. His dignified bearing reflects his status as the respected successor of Zoroaster, residing at the religious center of Balch.

Story so far

  1. 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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