The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Egilona
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 237
Egilona is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- female
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 237
- Books
- 1
Egilona was the widow of the Visigothic king Roderic when she married Abdelaziz, the Arab governor. Her marriage to the Muslim ruler caused offense among both Christians and Muslims, marking her as a figure caught between two worlds and two faiths during a time of conquest and transition.
Description
Egilona possesses the refined features of Visigothic nobility, with pale skin and dark hair arranged in elaborate braids. She wears rich, dark robes appropriate to her station, adorned with gold jewelry that speaks to her royal connections. Her expression is composed and dignified, marked by the weight of experience.
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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