The Secret History · Character
Diogenes
A soldier in Belisarius's army, known for his loyalty.
minor
Also known as a certain Diogenes
First appearance: the secret history
Diogenes shows up with force in XVI: What Happened to Those Who Fell Out of Favor with Theodora. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A member of the Greens who is accused of homosexuality by Theodora but acquitted after a public trial.
Diogenes first appears in 0002 the secret history.
In XVI: What Happened to Those Who Fell Out of Favor with Theodora: A member of the Greens who is accused of homosexuality by Theodora but acquitted after a public trial.
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