# Jurgen — Character guide

> Key figures in Jurgen by James Branch Cabell.

- [Jurgen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/jurgen.md): A pawnbroker who embarks on a fantastical journey through mythic realms, seeking his youth and lost love.
- [Queen Anaïtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/anaitis.md): Goddess of love and war who becomes Jurgen's lover and guide in the land of Cocaigne.
- [Koshchei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/koshchei.md): A centaur and immortal being who serves as a cosmic force and final arbiter for Jurgen.
- [Dame Lisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/dame_lisa.md): Jurgen's sharp-tongued wife, a practical and skeptical woman who anchors his mortal life.
- [Mother Sereda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/mother_sereda.md): A mysterious old woman who gives Jurgen a magical shirt and sets his quest in motion.
- [Chloris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/the_hamadryad.md): A tree nymph who becomes Jurgen's first love and a recurring figure in his memories.
- [King Gogyrvan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/gogyrvan.md): A wise and philosophical king of Glathion who advises Jurgen on matters of state.
- [Florimel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/florimel.md): A beautiful and elusive woman encountered by Jurgen in the garden between dawn and sunrise.
- [Dame Guenevere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/guenevere.md): The legendary queen whom Jurgen rescues early in his journey, later a figure of faith.
- [Grandfather Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/grandfather_satan.md): The ruler of Hell who hosts Jurgen and offers cynical wisdom about human nature.
- [Coth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/coth.md): A mysterious figure in Hell who argues with Jurgen about the nature of reality.
- [Queen Helen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/queen_helen.md): The legendary Helen of Troy, encountered by Jurgen in Leukê as an object of desire.
- [King Smoit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/king_smoit.md): A boisterous and impulsive king of Glathion who becomes Jurgen's ally.
- [Queen Dolores](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/queen_dolores.md): The wise and pragmatic ruler of Philistia who challenges Jurgen's romantic ideals.
- [Heitman Michael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/heitman_michael.md): A wealthy and influential figure in Philistia who opposes Jurgen's schemes.
- [Horvendile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/horvendile.md): A mysterious and whimsical messenger who appears at key moments in Jurgen's journey.
- [Madame Dorothy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/madame_dorothy.md): A beautiful woman from Jurgen's past who represents unattainable desire.
- [Queen Sylvia Tereu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/queen_sylvia_tereu.md): A queen of a mythical realm who tests Jurgen with riddles and challenges.
- [St. Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/st_peter.md): The gatekeeper of Heaven who debates with Jurgen about his worthiness.
- [Steinvor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/steinvor.md): A Norse-inspired figure encountered by Jurgen in the northern realms.
- [Yolande](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/yolande.md): A woman whose undoing is recounted in an excursus during Jurgen's journey.
- [Thragnar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/thragnar.md): A monstrous king who disguises himself and is defeated by Jurgen.
- [Perion de la Forêt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/perion_de_la_foret.md): A knight and friend of Jurgen who appears in the early chapters.
- [Félise de Puysange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/felise_de_puysange.md): A noblewoman encountered by Jurgen in his travels through various courts.
- [Messire de Logreus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/messire_de_logreus.md): A title used by Jurgen himself in his role as Duke of Logreus.
- [The Master Philologist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/the_master_philologist.md): A cryptic scholar who teaches Jurgen about the power of words and names.
- [Achilles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/achilles.md): The legendary Greek hero encountered by Jurgen in the underworld.
- [Phobetor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/phobetor.md): A personification of fear who appears in the dream-like realms Jurgen visits.
- [Merlin Ambrosius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/merlin_ambrosius.md): The legendary wizard who makes prophecies about King Arthur and Guenevere.
- [John the Nineteenth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/john_the_nineteenth.md): A pope encountered by Jurgen in Heaven who discusses theology.
- [Silenus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/silenus.md): A companion of Dionysus encountered by Jurgen in his mythic travels.
- [Azra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/azra.md): A mysterious figure briefly encountered by Jurgen in the garden.
- [Dame Melicent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/dame_melicent.md): A noblewoman mentioned in the context of courtly love and chivalry.
- [Reinault Vinsauf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/reinault_vinsauf.md): A knight who appears briefly in the early adventures of Jurgen.
- [Caliburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/caliburn.md): King Arthur's legendary sword, mentioned as a symbol of authority.
- [Camwy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/camwy.md): A title and region associated with King Smoit's domain.
- [Terminus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/terminus.md): The Roman god of boundaries, encountered by Jurgen in the underworld.
- [Leukê](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/leuke.md): The island of the blessed where Helen resides, personified as a location.
- [John the Twentieth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/john_the_twentieth.md): A pope who appears in Heaven during Jurgen's visit.
- [Jugatinus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/jugatinus.md): A minor deity of marriage encountered in the celestial realms.
- [Pandelis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/pandelis.md): A servant or attendant in the court of King Smoit.
- [Lynette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/lynette.md): A young girl encountered by Jurgen in his travels.
- [Earl Giarmuid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/earl_giarmuid.md): A nobleman who appears in the court of King Gogyrvan.
- [Phyllis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/phyllis.md): A woman mentioned in the context of Jurgen's romantic past.
- [Count Emmerick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/count_emmerick.md): A count who appears briefly in the early chapters of the book.
- [Lancelot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/lancelot.md): The legendary knight of the Round Table, mentioned in passing.
- [Stella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/stella.md): A woman briefly encountered by Jurgen in his wanderings.
- [Thersitês](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/thersites.md): A deformed Greek soldier from the Trojan War, encountered in the underworld.
- [Messire de Nérac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/messire_de_nerac.md): A young nobleman who appears in the court of King Smoit.
- [Graemagog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/graemagog.md): A giant or monstrous figure mentioned in the mythological sections.
- [Gowlais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/gowlais.md): A learned figure who appears in the philosophical discussions of the book.
- [Livonius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/livonius.md): A minor character encountered in the courts of Glathion.
- [Caesar Pharamond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/caesar_pharamond.md): A legendary Frankish king mentioned in the historical allusions.
- [Æsred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/aesred.md): A figure from Norse mythology encountered by Jurgen.
- [Phlegeton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/phlegeton.md): A river of fire in the underworld, personified briefly.
- [Cannagosta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/cannagosta.md): A location or figure mentioned in the context of Philistia.
- [Nicanor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/nicanor.md): A minor figure from classical history mentioned in passing.
- [Sagramor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/sagramor.md): A knight of the Round Table mentioned briefly.
- [Gudrun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/gudrun.md): A figure from Norse legend encountered in the northern realms.
- [Madame Ettarre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/madame_ettarre.md): A noblewoman mentioned in the context of courtly love.
- [Lethê](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/lethe.md): The river of forgetfulness in the underworld, personified.
- [Kalki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/kalki.md): The Hindu avatar of Vishnu, mentioned in the mythological sections.
- [Lindamira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jurgen_se/characters/lindamira.md): A woman briefly mentioned in Jurgen's romantic reminiscences.

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