Dramatis Personae for Plautus’s Miles Gloriosus

Acroteleutium – prostitute – “The Absolute Best”

Artrotrogus – parasite (as in a hanger-on, not a tapeworm) - “Bread Gobbler”

Milphidippa – attendant of Philocomasium – [Unknown]

Palaestrio - Pyrgopolynices's slave – “Wrestler”

Periplectomenus - helpful old neighbor - “Embracer” or “Entangler”

Philocomasium - slavegirl - “Lover of Revelry"

Pleusicles - young lover - “Famous Sailor Guy”

Pyrgopolynices - soldier - “Frequent Fortress Fighter”

Sceledrus – another of Pyrgopolynices's slaves – “Scoundrel”