# Busiris — The Consolation of Philosophy character guide

> Busiris in The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0061-i

## Who they are

Mythical Egyptian king known for sacrificing foreigners, used as a tyrant example.

## Relationships

### [Regulus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/regulus)

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Busiris, a mythical Egyptian king, is contrasted with Regulus as examples of cruel tyrants versus virtuous captives in philosophical examples.

### [Boethius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/boethius)

_rivalry_

Boethius uses Busiris as a negative example of tyranny, contrasting him with virtuous figures to illustrate moral lessons.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as a tyrant who killed guests and was slain by Hercules.

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