The Secret History · Character
Germanus
A Roman general and relative of Justinian.
minor
First appearance: the secret history
Germanus's tie to Theodora is one of the pressures that moves The Secret History—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Arranges a marriage between his daughter Justina and John, but Theodora opposes it.
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With Theodora (rivalry): Germanus, a powerful general and relative of Justinian, is a political rival and object of suspicion for Theodora. With Justin (family): Germanus is Justin's nephew, a loyal general and…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Justinian's Court Intriguers
- Protagonist
- Minor Roman Officials
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Theodora’s jealousy and fear of Amasalontha’s beauty and cunn…
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- Theodora
rivalry · negative
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- Justin
family · positive
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