Salammbô · Character
Autaritus
Gaulish mercenary leader who joins the revolt against Carthage.
minor
First appearance: i the feast
Autaritus shows up with force in IV: Beneath the Walls of Carthage. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A Gaul who confronts Gisco about past wounds; is rebuffed and vows revenge.
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In IV: Beneath the Walls of Carthage: A Gaul who confronts Gisco about past wounds; is rebuffed and vows revenge. Later, in Hanno: Mentioned as the commander of the main body of Barbarians occupying Tunis and the plain…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mercenary War Leaders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Salammbô’s journey through the desolate, war-ravaged landscape—marked by empty fields, calcined walls, and rui…
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Autaritus appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- IV: Beneath the Walls of Carthage
- Hanno
- VIII: The Battle of the Macaras
- IX: In the Field
- XIV: The Pass of the Hatchet
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See Autaritus in i the feast