# Autaritus — Salammbô character guide

> Autaritus in Salammbô by Gustave Flaubert.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-feast

## Who they are

Gaulish mercenary leader who joins the revolt against Carthage.

## In the story

### [IV: Beneath the Walls of Carthage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salammb_se/chapters/iv-beneath-the-walls-of-carthage)

A Gaul who confronts Gisco about past wounds; is rebuffed and vows revenge.

### [Hanno](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salammb_se/chapters/vi-hanno)

Mentioned as the commander of the main body of Barbarians occupying Tunis and the plain of Carthage.

### [VIII: The Battle of the Macaras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salammb_se/chapters/viii-the-battle-of-the-macaras)

Mentioned by Matho as one to be warned for the coming battle.

### [IX: In the Field](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salammb_se/chapters/ix-in-the-field)

Autaritus refuses the Carthaginian offer to exchange captives, fearing a snare, and his camp becomes a refuge for displaced women.

### [XIV: The Pass of the Hatchet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/salammb_se/chapters/xiv-the-pass-of-the-hatchet)

Protests against sacrificing their companions when Hamilcar demands ten hostages.

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