# Picus — Armed with Madness character guide

> Picus in Armed with Madness by Mary Butts.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Picus the Woodpecker, Woodpecker, Mr. Picus, the true Picus, Knowing Picus

**First appearance:** 0002-armed-with-madness

## Who they are

A mythic and symbolic figure whose presence drives much of the story's surreal and philosophical conflict.

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