# Priscus — The Secret History character guide

> Priscus in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A Roman official and associate of Belisarius.

## In the story

### [XVI: What Happened to Those Who Fell Out of Favor with Theodora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/xvi-what-happened-to-those-who-fell-out-of-favor-with-theodora)

Secretary to Justinian who is forcibly ordained as a priest by Theodora and his property confiscated.

### [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)

Skilful forger who fabricates documents to extort money from wealthy citizens of Emesa.

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