# Regulus — The Consolation of Philosophy character guide

> Regulus in The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0061-i

## Who they are

Roman general and consul, cited as a model of integrity and endurance.

## Relationships

### [Busiris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/busiris)

_rivalry_

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)

_friendship_

Boethius cites Regulus as a model of Roman virtue and integrity, admiring his stoic endurance and loyalty to oaths.

## In the story

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

Cited as an example of one who bound captives but later was himself bound.

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