# Theodotus — The Secret History character guide

> Theodotus in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A Roman official or clergyman under Justinian.

## In the story

### [IX: And How Theodora, Most Depraved of All Courtesans, Won His Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/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.

### [XXII: Further Corruption in High Places](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_history_se/chapters/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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