The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Erdmann
Also known as Erd.
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 20
Erdmann is a supporting character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1
Erdmann is cited as a numismatist and historian whose work helps frame accounts of Temudschin and Mongol history, including names encountered among the Mongols. He is also associated with a tradition about Chinghiz being buried beneath a tree he had taken a liking to. The book presents him through scholarly references rather than as an actor in its travels, leaving his personal life and appearance unrecorded.
Description
The text identifies Erdmann as a scholar and historian but provides no physical details. His height, build, complexion, facial features, hair, eyes, age, clothing, and any distinguishing marks are unknown; a visual depiction should avoid fixing them as fact.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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