The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Haiton
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 84
Haiton is a historian encountered at a remove, his presence carried by the comparison of accounts and the limits of historical memory. The text reveals little about the man himself, making his written authority more visible than his face.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 84
- Books
- 1
Haiton is referenced as an Armenian historian whose account of Mongol history is compared with other sources. Though credited with greater advantages, his work is also said to contain similar errors; no personal relationships or broader life story are supplied.
Description
No physical details are given for Haiton. The text identifies him as male and an Armenian historian, but does not describe his age, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, or bearing.
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BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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