Beric the Briton · Character
Phaon
A freedman of Nero who assists the emperor.
minor
First appearance: xviii the outbreak
Phaon's tie to Beric is one of the pressures that moves Beric the Briton—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Nero's freedman, summoned to arrange Beric's new position.
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With Beric (professional): Phaon is a servant or freedman of Nero who interacts with Beric in the context of imperial service. With Beric (professional): Phaon is a servant or freedman of Nero who interacts with Beric…
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- Historical Figures and Supporting Cast
- Roman Nobility and Court
- Protagonist
- Gladiators and Companions
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Beric’s realization that the caestus is impractical for real fighting marks a psychological peak where his ing…
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professional · negative
Phaon is a servant or freedman of Nero who interacts with Beric in the context of… How this plays out →
- Beric
professional · negative
Phaon is a servant or freedman of Nero who interacts with Beric in the context of… How this plays out →
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