# Sejanus — Dialogues character guide

> Sejanus in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Praetorian prefect under Tiberius, example of ambition and downfall.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the myrmidon whose tyranny forced Marcia's father to choose death over slavery.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xv)

Stood by Tiberius's side during the funeral of his son, witnessing the emperor's endurance.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xxii)

Described as the persecutor of Cordus, who used informers and sought to deny Cordus the right to die.

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

Cited as an example of a man who held high office but was disgraced and torn to pieces by the people.

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