The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Kurbeljin Goa Khatún
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 84
Kurbeljin Goa Khatún is introduced through titles that place her among the rulers of Tangut and the history of Chinghiz Khan. The account offers no personal portrait, so her presence is both elevated and tantalizingly indistinct.
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 84
- Books
- 1
Kurbeljin Goa Khatún is named as queen of Tangut and wife of Chinghiz Khan. Beyond those defining roles, the text gives no personal history, relationships beyond her stated marriage, or arc of change. She remains a brief but notable figure in the lineage of power recorded here.
Description
The text provides no physical description of Kurbeljin Goa Khatún. Her build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and manner are unknown, and no distinguishing features or accessories are mentioned.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Chinghiz Khanwife
The commentary recounts a tradition that the beautiful Queen of Tangut passed into Chinghiz’s tents after his conquest and caused him bodily harm before drowning herself.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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