# Lilith — Character guide

> Key figures in Lilith by George MacDonald.

- [Mr. Vane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/vane.md): The narrator and protagonist who travels through a strange mirror-world.
- [Lilith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/lilith.md): The enigmatic and powerful first wife of Adam, central to the story's conflict.
- [Lona](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/lona.md): A young woman from the Little Ones, who becomes a key companion to Vane.
- [Mara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/mara.md): A sorrowful yet wise woman who guides Vane through the House of Bitterness.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/adam.md): The biblical first man, now a wise and ancient figure in this world.
- [Mr. Raven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/mr_raven.md): A mysterious talking raven who serves as Vane's guide and gatekeeper.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/eve.md): The biblical first woman, mother of all living, who appears in the story.
- [The Princess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/the_princess.md): The cruel and beautiful ruler of Bulika, later revealed as Lilith's daughter.
- [The Little Ones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/the_little_ones.md): A community of childlike beings living in the forest, central to the plot.
- [Odu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/odu.md): One of the Little Ones, a playful and curious child.
- [Luva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/luva.md): A woman of Bulika who assists Vane in the city.
- [The Shadow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/the_shadow.md): A dark, menacing entity that pursues Vane through the otherworld.
- [Blunty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/blunty.md): One of the Little Ones, a small and timid child.
- [Spotty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/spotty.md): One of the Little Ones, named for his spotted appearance.
- [Tolma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/tolma.md): One of the Little Ones, a small child in the community.
- [Sozo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/sozo.md): A mysterious figure associated with the House of Bitterness.
- [Spaulding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/spaulding.md): A servant or attendant in the Raven's household.
- [Sir Upward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/sir_upward.md): An ancient knight encountered in the otherworld.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/peter.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Raven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/mrs_raven.md): The wife of Mr. Raven, a quiet presence in their cottage.
- [Mother of Sorrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/mother_of_sorrow.md): A sorrowful maternal figure associated with the House of Bitterness.
- [Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/death.md): A personified figure encountered in the House of Death.
- [Hope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lilith_se/characters/hope.md): A personified figure or concept mentioned in the narrative.

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