The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Burté Fujin
Also known as Burté
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 96
She enters the account not through a portrait, but through the quiet weight of her place in a ruler’s household. The few words attached to her suggest a woman whose importance is felt even where the record leaves her unseen.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Not specified
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 96
- Books
- 1
The account identifies Burté Fujin as Chinghiz Kaan’s favourite wife and the mother of four of his sons, including Tuli. Beyond that brief notice, her life and character remain outside the narrative. She is remembered through her place in the family and dynasty, rather than through personal deeds described in the text.
Description
The text provides no physical description of Burté Fujin: her height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, and clothing are not specified. No scars, jewelry, or other distinguishing features are recorded. Her appearance should therefore remain visually undetermined rather than be treated as established fact.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kúbláimother
Burté Fujin is identified as Kúblái’s mother.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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