Who is Talthybius in The Trojan Women?

Greek herald delivering the fatal decree to kill Astyanax.

Who plays Talthybius in The Trojan Women?

Talthybius is played by Brian Blessed.

Talthybius's abilities include herald duties, military obedience, message delivery.

Talthybius has 4 mapped relationships in The Trojan Women. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Talthybius — Conflict Executioner — Astyanax (Alberto Sanz)
The Greek herald enforces the fatal order against the last Trojan heir.
Talthybius — Power Captive Vs Herald — Hecuba (Katharine Hepburn)
Hecuba represents the defeated captives awaiting orders from the Greek herald.
Talthybius — Conflict Supplicant Vs Herald — Andromache (Vanessa Redgrave)
Andromache's maternal plea directly conflicts with Talthybius's rigid delivery of the death sentence.
Talthybius — Conflict Target Vs Herald — Helen (Irene Papas)
Helen awaits her fate as Talthybius communicates the Greek kings' judgments.