# Theodora — The Secret History character guide

> Theodora in The Secret History by Procopius.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** the Empress Theodora, the cancerous Theodora, Empress

**First appearance:** 0002-the-secret-history

## Who they are

Empress and wife of Justinian, a former courtesan turned ruthless ruler.

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