The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Juji
Also known as Jochi, Juchi
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
Juji is evoked through the long shadow of lineage, a name carried forward in the histories of the steppe. The text gives little sense of the man himself, making his presence feel both remote and consequential.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Juji is identified as a son of Chinghiz, and his lineage is associated with the House that ruled the steppes of the Volga. The account places him within a dynastic history but provides no further details about his personal life, relationships, or transformations.
Description
The text gives no physical description of Juji. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are unspecified, so no definite visual likeness can be established.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Chinghiz Khanfather
Juji is identified in the commentary as Chinghiz’s son and was proposed as a husband for Jaur Bigi.
- JB
Jaur Bigiprospective bride
A proposed union between Jaur Bigi and Juji was arranged as part of a double marriage alliance between their families, but it did not take place.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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