👉 In classical Greek mythology and later in Roman history, a vassal was an individual who had been appointed by another person or entity to perform certain tasks for that person. This could be as simple as a personal servant, or it could refer to someone with special privileges, such as military service or political office. The term "vassal" is often used metaphorically in Roman and later Greek literature to describe an individual who has been granted power over another person or entity, whether by appointment,