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Solomon

General and governor in Africa under Belisarius.

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First appearance: the secret history

Solomon shows up with force in How Theodora Tricked the General’s Daughter Into a Liaison with the Empress’s Nephew, and Belisarius Became a Public Laughing Stock. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Murders Pegasius, who ransomed him, but is pardoned by Justinian; later dies by divine vengeance.
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In How Theodora Tricked the General’s Daughter Into a Liaison with the Empress’s Nephew, and Belisarius Became a Public Laughing Stock: Murders Pegasius, who ransomed him, but is pardoned by Justinian; later dies by…

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BEBelisariusPEPegasiusJUJustinianJUJustinSESergiusSOSolomon

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Character groups

  • Belisarius's African Command
  • Justinian's Court Intriguers

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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