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The Secret History · Character

Herodian

A Roman official or soldier mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: the secret history

Herodian first appears in 0002 the secret history.

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BEBelisariusVIVitalianJTJohn the Cappa…JUJustinTHTheodoraHEHerodian

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  • Other

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  • Historical Figures and Narrator
  • Justinian's Court Intriguers
  • Protagonist

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The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Theodora’s jealousy and fear of Amasalontha’s beauty and cunn…

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