The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Arrian

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 54

Arrian is a quiet voice from the historical record, remembered here for what he wrote about a distant voyage and a fruitful country. His presence feels archival and measured, with no portrait supplied by the text.

Gender
male
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 54
Books
1

Arrian is cited as the historian who recorded that Nearchus found the country kindly and very fruitful. He remains a source rather than an active character in the narrative, with no personal relationships or arc described.

Description

The text identifies Arrian as a historian but gives no physical description. His build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are unspecified.

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  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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