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After a volcanic eruption destroys the Temple of the Sun, Spanish conquistador Alonso rescues Inca maiden Cora, breaking the law that requires her sacrifice if she leaves the temple. Alonso offers to die with her, but the people spare them and abolish the law.
Semiri, wife of Arbace, is held by the Assyrian ruler Scitalce. Arbace disguises himself as his own assassin to rescue her; Idaspe helps them escape, Scitalce dies in a fire, and Arbace becomes ruler of Assyria.
Polluce, immortal but grieving for his dead brother Castore, seeks to exchange places with him so Castore can reunite with Telaira. The plan entangles Polluce’s own relationship with Febe, Telaira’s sister; Giove ultimately reunites the siblings and Telaira in heaven.
Cassio, Bruto and Porzia lead a conspiracy to murder Giulio Cesare in Rome. Cesare’s loving relationship with Calfurnia forms a subplot; the assassination itself is not shown, and the body remains visible during the closing scenes.
At a pre-wedding banquet, the Count becomes attracted to Mandina, lures her from her bridegroom Pippo and abducts her while she is drugged. After experiencing the Count’s luxuries, Mandina establishes her innocence and marries Pippo.
Antioco is torn between loyalty to his father Seleuco and love for his father’s young bride, Stratonica, who is betrothed to Seleuco but loves Antioco. Seleuco’s generosity resolves the conflict.
The Mogol emperor Akbar seeks Zemira despite opposition from her father, Sarabes, and her intended husband, Gandarte. Sarabes stabs his daughter; Akbar pardons Gandarte.
After a volcanic eruption destroys the Temple of the Sun, Spanish conquistador Alonso rescues Inca maiden Cora, breaking the law that requires her sacrifice if she leaves the temple. Alonso offers to die with her, but the people spare them and abolish the law.
Semiri, wife of Arbace, is held by the Assyrian ruler Scitalce. Arbace disguises himself as his own assassin to rescue her; Idaspe helps them escape, Scitalce dies in a fire, and Arbace becomes ruler of Assyria.
Polluce, immortal but grieving for his dead brother Castore, seeks to exchange places with him so Castore can reunite with Telaira. The plan entangles Polluce’s own relationship with Febe, Telaira’s sister; Giove ultimately reunites the siblings and Telaira in heaven.
Cassio, Bruto and Porzia lead a conspiracy to murder Giulio Cesare in Rome. Cesare’s loving relationship with Calfurnia forms a subplot; the assassination itself is not shown, and the body remains visible during the closing scenes.
At a pre-wedding banquet, the Count becomes attracted to Mandina, lures her from her bridegroom Pippo and abducts her while she is drugged. After experiencing the Count’s luxuries, Mandina establishes her innocence and marries Pippo.
Antioco is torn between loyalty to his father Seleuco and love for his father’s young bride, Stratonica, who is betrothed to Seleuco but loves Antioco. Seleuco’s generosity resolves the conflict.
The Mogol emperor Akbar seeks Zemira despite opposition from her father, Sarabes, and her intended husband, Gandarte. Sarabes stabs his daughter; Akbar pardons Gandarte.