The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Pythius the Lydian
Also known as Pythius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 107
Pythius the Lydian is remembered through the scale of his wealth and a golden gift offered to Darius. His name carries the gleam of a world where generosity and power are closely watched, though the text gives no personal portrait.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 107
- Books
- 1
Pythius is mentioned as a wealthy Lydian who gave a golden gift to Darius. The account provides no additional details of his life, relationships, or fate, and his brief appearance remains defined by that act of munificence.
Description
The text identifies Pythius as a wealthy Lydian but does not describe his appearance. His build, age, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and manner are unspecified; wealth alone does not establish any particular adornment or dress.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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