The Travels of Marco Polo · Character

Koresh

Also known as King Koresh

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 50

Koresh is a supporting character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).

Gender
male
Age
Adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 50
Books
1

Koresh is remembered as the king who sent three messengers to the Messiah bearing incense, myrrh, and gold. They were guided by a star said to have appeared at the moment of Christ's birth. The text offers no further account of Koresh's life or character.

Description

No physical details are provided for Koresh. The text identifies him as an adult king but does not describe his build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, or royal insignia.

Connections

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  • TK

    Three Kingsmessenger

    In Mas’udi’s account, Koresh sends the three messengers to the Messiah bearing incense, myrrh, and gold.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

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