# Pyrrhus — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> Pyrrhus in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Romans

**First appearance:** 0014-ix

## Who they are

An ancient king who fought the Romans, cited as a historical humbug.

## In the story

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xlvii)

Consulted the Delphic oracle before his campaign against the Romans and received an ambiguous prophecy that led to his defeat.

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