# Mammian — The Secret History character guide

> Mammian in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-the-secret-history

## Who they are

A Roman official or soldier mentioned briefly.

## In the story

### [XXVIII: His Violation of the Laws of the Romans, and How Jews Were Fined for Eating Lamb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/xxviii-his-violation-of-the-laws-of-the-romans-and-how-jews-were-fined-for-eating-lamb)

Deceased patrician whose estate is used as the basis for the fraudulent claims.

### [XXIX: Other Incidents Revealing Him as a Liar and a Hypocrite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/xxix-other-incidents-revealing-him-as-a-liar-and-a-hypocrite)

Son-in-law of Anatolius; his estate was seized by Justinian after his death.

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