Baragsen Messi, (-121, -72) was a carpenter in Volubilis.
Baragsen believed in Berber religion.
He was rich, and owned many houses, many goods. Among these possessions, he began an art collection. As a noble, he had a strong power over most of the society. Anyone tried to gain their favors. People saw Baragsen as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He was frail, barely fertile, bearing a genetic disease. He was iron-willed, achieving any goal he set.
Baragsen, 38 years old, carpenter, became the new leader of the family.
At the age of 49, Baragsen wanted to find the love of his live and marry. He began to look for a suitable spouse in Volubilis. Baragsen fell in love with Tafsut, a charming woman, 21 years old, a iron smith. Both married and lived together from now on. Later, Baragsen had his ear pierced. At the same time, Baragsen mourned the loss of a dear friend.
On the next full moon, Tafsut got pregnant and gave birth to an adorable baby girl, but he was weak and died the first night. Tafsut got heartbroken.