The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Zopyrus
Also known as New Zopyrus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 108
A figure from ancient Persian history whose name carries the weight of betrayal, invoked when treachery needs a face. His story lingers in the margins like a cautionary shadow.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 108
- Books
- 1
Zopyrus appears as a historical reference point, the Persian nobleman whose act of self-mutilation and deception allowed Darius to capture Babylon. In the narrative, he serves as a comparison for another Persian deserter, his ancient treachery providing context for contemporary events.
Description
An ancient Persian nobleman of adult years, with dark hair and beard, olive skin, and aristocratic bearing. He wears traditional Persian robes adorned with gold embroidery, his stern facial features reflecting the gravity of his historical role as a traitor figure.
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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