# Hannibal — Dialogues character guide

> Hannibal in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Carthaginian general, famous for crossing the Alps and war with Rome.

## In the story

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xi)

Carthaginian general; mentioned as the opponent of Fabius and Scipio.

### [Book II: The Nature and Cure of Anger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/book-ii)

Referenced in the context of emotional reactions to historical events, such as after Cannae.

### [The Descent into Cruelty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/v)

Cited as an example of cruelty: he rejoiced at the sight of a trench filled with human blood, showing a delight in slaughter beyond anger.

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