A pupil of Hypatia and son of Theon. Initially attempts to win her affection through music but is rejected as she prioritizes science. He participates in a pagan ambush against Christians, is injured, and later converts to Christianity. He eventually becomes the Roman prefect of Egypt, caught between his Christian duties and his past connection with Hypatia.
Orestes romantically pursues Hypatia, while she refuses to prioritize romance over inquiry.
Orestes tries to woo Hypatia with music, but she rejects his love because she prefers science.
Orestes is Theon's son and joins him during the pagan conflict.
The plot identifies Orestes as Theon's son.
Cyril attempts to use Orestes's office and allegiance to control Hypatia.
Cyril stages a public ceremony intended to force Orestes to subjugate Hypatia.
Their affiliations place them on opposing sides of Alexandria's religious violence.
Orestes participates with the pagans while Davus later joins the Christian forces.
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