The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Semiramis
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 31
Semiramis 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. 31
- Books
- 1
Semiramis enters history as the legendary queen of Assyria, a ruler whose reign became synonymous with imperial strength and ambition. Her sceptre, once held with unyielding command, would eventually pass to successors whose enervation marked the beginning of decline. Though her story survives only in fragments, she stands as the archetype of the powerful eastern sovereign whose legacy outlasts the empire she ruled.
Description
Semiramis is depicted as an ancient Assyrian queen with olive-toned skin and dark almond-shaped eyes. Her long black hair is arranged in elaborate braids beneath a golden diadem. She wears flowing robes of deep crimson and gold, richly embroidered and adorned with heavy golden jewelry including armbands and a broad collar necklace. Her bearing is regal and commanding, with strong features and graceful posture.
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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