The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Darius I
Also known as Darius the Great, Gushtasp, Cyaxares
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 31
Darius I is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 31
- Books
- 1
Darius I, known as Darius the Great, ruled the Persian Empire during a period of remarkable expansion and cultural achievement. His reign saw the construction of monumental bridges connecting continents and the flourishing of religious traditions including the era of Zoroaster. The Goths would later claim their ancestors had checked his victorious armies, cementing his legacy as both conqueror and statesman whose diplomatic reach extended to distant Carthage.
Description
A middle-aged Persian king of royal bearing with olive-toned skin and dark hair and beard. He wears elaborate royal robes adorned with gold embroidery and a crown or diadem. His posture is dignified and his presence commanding, befitting a ruler of vast territories.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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