Beric the Briton · Character
Lesbia
A Roman woman, possibly a courtesan, associated with Nero's court.
minor
First appearance: In Nero's Palace
Lesbia's tie to Norbanus is one of the pressures that moves Beric the Briton—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Norbanus's wife, who is distressed by the fire and the need to abandon belongings.
Lesbia first appears in 0017 xvi in nero s palace.
With Norbanus (social): Lesbia is a Roman socialite and acquaintance of Norbanus, moving in the same aristocratic circles. With Norbanus (social): Lesbia is a Roman socialite and acquaintance of Norbanus, moving in the same aristocratic circles. With Norbanus (social): Lesbia is a Roman socialite and acquaintance of Norbanus, moving in the same aristocratic circles.
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Roman Nobility and Court
- Protagonist
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social · ambivalent
Lesbia is a Roman socialite and acquaintance of Norbanus, moving in the same aristocratic… How this plays out →
- Norbanus
social · ambivalent
Lesbia is a Roman socialite and acquaintance of Norbanus, moving in the same aristocratic… How this plays out →
- Norbanus
social · ambivalent
Lesbia is a Roman socialite and acquaintance of Norbanus, moving in the same aristocratic… How this plays out →
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