The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Sassan
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 31
Sassan is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 31
- Books
- 1
Sassan appears in the historical record as a common soldier whose name would ultimately give birth to one of the great Persian dynasties. Though little is known of his personal life or deeds, his identity as the alleged father of Artaxerxes marks him as the progenitor of the Sassanid line that would rule Persia for centuries. His story represents how the humblest origins can give rise to empires.
Description
Sassan is depicted as a common soldier of the ancient world, with the weathered appearance of a man accustomed to military life. His skin shows the effects of sun and wind, and his build reflects the physical demands of a soldier's existence. He wears practical military attire suited to his station, with no distinguishing marks or elaborate adornments that would set him apart from his fellow troops.
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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