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Ammonius

A Christian monk in Alexandria, known for his zeal and involvement in conflicts.

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First appearance: v a day in alexandria

Ammonius shows up with force in XVIII: The Prefect Tested. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A monk who struck Orestes with a stone.
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In XVIII: The Prefect Tested: A monk who struck Orestes with a stone. He is captured and brought before Orestes, who promises him a slow…

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  • Mythological, Historical, and Religious References
  • Protagonist
  • Alexandria's Religious and Political Factions

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Orestes’s psychological peak is his collapse into helpless rage and terror, followed by a desperate, self-degr…

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