The Decameron · Character
Mithridanes
A wealthy young man whose envy of a famously generous rival curdles into a murderous scheme to outdo him in liberality.
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Also known as Quoth Mithridanes
First appearance: the first story
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With Nathan (rivalry): Mithridanes is consumed by envy of Nathan's generosity and plots to kill him, but Nathan's humility transforms their conflict into a strange mutual admiration. With Nathan (rivalry): Mithridanes…
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- Rivalry
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- Generosity and Envy
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