The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Okkodai
Also known as Okkodai Khan, Ögedei, Okkodai Kaan
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 5
Okkodai is present in the book as a name bound to succession, conquest, and the making of a Mongol capital. Even in passing references, he carries the weight of an empire moving from one generation to the next.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Okkodai, son of Chinghiz, succeeded his father as khan and is credited with completing the conquest of northern China. The account also associates him with the construction of Karákorum, while later references place him in the lineage surrounding Kaidu. His historical presence is substantial, though the book offers little personal detail and no description of his appearance.
Description
The text does not describe Okkodai’s physical appearance: no height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, or distinguishing marks are given. He is identified as a Mongol khan, but that title alone does not establish his appearance. Any visual portrayal should use cautious, historically grounded court clothing and avoid presenting invented physical traits as textual fact. No physical description is recorded for Okkodai Khan. His face, coloring, hair, eyes, height, build, clothing, and distinguishing features are unspecified. A visual reference should therefore remain conservative, using only generic period-appropriate attire if necessary.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Chinghiz Khanfather
The commentary identifies Okkodai as Chinghiz’s immediate successor in the actual succession of supreme Kaans.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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