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Euricius

A poor Roman who seeks help from Vinicius after his daughter is kidnapped.

minor

First appearance: xvi

Euricius shows up with force in The Forest of Crosses. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Killed as Daedalus in a mythological tableau, hurled from a height to the arena.
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SOSocratesPOPaul of TarsusURUrbanCCChilo ChilonidesMVMarcus ViniciusEUEuricius

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and minor figures
  • Christian community and converts

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Euricius in xvi
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