The Secret History · Character
Theodotus
A Roman official or clergyman under Justinian.
minor
First appearance: the secret history
Theodotus shows up with force in IX: And How Theodora, Most Depraved of All Courtesans, Won His Love. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Prefect of the city nicknamed 'the Pumpkin'; ordered to punish the Blues but later falsely accused as a poisoner and magician, exiled to Jerusalem.
Theodotus first appears in 0002 the secret history.
In IX: And How Theodora, Most Depraved of All Courtesans, Won His Love: Prefect of the city nicknamed 'the Pumpkin'; ordered to punish the Blues but later falsely accused as a poisoner and magician, exiled to Jerusalem.
Later, in XXII: Further Corruption in High Places: Briefly appointed to succeed John the Cappadocian but removed because not corrupt enough for Justinian and Theodora.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Historical Figures and Narrator
- Justinian's Court Intriguers
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Theodora’s jealousy and fear of Amasalontha’s beauty and cunn…
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- IX: And How Theodora, Most Depraved of All Courtesans, Won His Love
- XXII: Further Corruption in High Places
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