Persian Court — Minor Figures

5 figures from Plutarch's Lives who appear only briefly. Each keeps their own page; this one gathers them so they can be read together.

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eunuch · first appears Artaxerxes

• Artaxerxes · with Mithridates “the eunuch that was the greatest in power with Parysatis thus speaks to him: A magnificent dress, indeed, O Mithridates”
• Artaxerxes · friends with Mithridates “I do not grudge them to you, Mithridates; but since the Grecians tell us that wine and truth go together, let me hear now, my friend”

Satibarzanes

eunuch of Artaxerxes · first appears Artaxerxes

• Artaxerxes · servant: Artaxerxes “his eunuch Satibarzanes ran about seeking drink for him”

Gigis

attendant of Parysatis · first appears Artaxerxes

• Artaxerxes · employer: Parysatis “Among her attendant women there was one that was trusty and in the highest esteem with her, whose name was Gigis”

Masabates

eunuch of the king · first appears Artaxerxes

• Artaxerxes · enemies with Parysatis “Masabates, the king's eunuch, who had cut off the hand and head of Cyrus, remained still as a mark for Parysatis's vengeance.”

Rhodogune

daughter of Artaxerxes · first appears Artaxerxes

• Artaxerxes · engaged with Orontes “Rhodogune to Orontes”

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Extracted from the original text of Plutarch's Lives. Made with Rho MD.