The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Zanino Grioni
Also known as Zanino
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 11
Zanino Grioni is a supporting character in The Travels of Marco Polo (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 11
- Books
- 1
Zanino Grioni appears briefly in the account as a Venetian man accused of insulting Donna Moreta. His place in the narrative is defined by that public accusation in the Campo of San Vitale; no further personal history or outcome is supplied.
Description
Zanino is identified as a Venetian man, but the text gives no details of his age beyond adulthood, build, coloring, hair, eyes, or facial features. His clothing is not described, so a specific costume cannot be established from the account. He is best pictured in modest, period-appropriate Venetian attire, without distinctive accessories or marks assigned to him.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- MP
Moreta Poloinsulter
Zanino was charged with insulting Moreta in a public square and was punished with imprisonment.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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