The Secret History · Character
Rhodon
A Roman soldier or official in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: the secret history
Rhodon shows up with force in XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Governor of Alexandria; ordered by Justinian to serve Paul; scourges Psoes to death; flees to Constantinople and is beheaded by Justinian.
Rhodon first appears in 0002 the secret history.
In XXVII: How the Defender of the Faith Protected the Interests of the Christians: Governor of Alexandria; ordered by Justinian to serve Paul; scourges Psoes to death; flees to Constantinople and is beheaded by Justinian.
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- Minor Roman Officials
- Justinian's Court Intriguers
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