The Rise of the Roman Empire Characters

The Rise of the Roman Empire Character List

Philip of Macedon

He is “the son of Demetrius and father of Perseus.” He is credited with initiating the ‘Social War.’

Tantalus

He is an embodiment of torment who “was punished by being forced to stand forever in water which he could not drink, and with fruit trees out of reach over his head.” Polybius likens Byzantines’ distress to Tantalus’ affliction.

Ptolemy IV

He inherited “the throne of Egypt early 221 B.C” after his forebear’s passing.

Cleomenes

He is “the exiled King of Sparta” who commences adverse conspiracies regarding Philapator.

Scipio

He is a Spanish consul who is involved in the ‘besieging Utica’ and suppressing Carthaginians.

Update this section!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this section.

Update this section

After you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

Cite this page