The Lusiads · Character

Darius

King of Persia, referenced as a historical example of power and defeat.

minor

Also known as great Darius

First appearance: canto iii

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

The emotional/psychological peak occurs as Vasco da Gama and his crew, after enduring the "snares and perils"…

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