Mirèio · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Mirèio by Frédéric Mistral.
Mirèio
major
Also known as Mirèio, sweet Mirèio, Te
The beautiful young heroine of the poem, courted by suitors.
Vincen
major
Also known as young Vincen, the barefoot Vincen
A poor but proud young man who loves Mirèio.
Ramoun
supporting
Also known as old Master Ramoun, Master Ramoun, old Ramoun
Mirèio's wealthy and stern father.
Ambroi
supporting
Also known as old Ambroi, master Ambroi, Master Ambroi
An old farmer and friend of Ramoun.
Ourrias
supporting
Also known as Bravo Ourrias, Quoth Ourrias
A rough bull-herder who is one of Mirèio's suitors.
Taven
supporting
Also known as The witch Taven
A local witch who advises Mirèio.
Magali
minor
A young girl who appears in a song within the poem.
Vinceneto
minor
Also known as The little Vinceneto, little Vinceneto
Vincen's younger brother.
Alari
minor
Also known as Nine noted shearers Alari
A shearer and friend of Vincen.
Veran
minor
Also known as keeper Veran
A keeper or herder in the story.
Noro
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Magalouno
minor
Also known as old Magalouno
An old woman character.
Santen
minor
Also known as the Santen, good Santen
A local figure or saintly person.
Zèu
minor
Also known as Quoth Zèu
A minor character who speaks briefly.
Alis
minor
A minor named character.
Jano Mario
minor
A named individual in the poem.
Lagalanto
minor
Also known as One Lagalanto
A character mentioned in the muster.
Lou Cri
minor
A named figure in the narrative.
Lou Marran
minor
Also known as Marran
A character mentioned in passing.
Martial
minor
Also known as Eutrope et Martial
One of two brothers mentioned in the muster.
Eutrope
minor
One of two brothers mentioned in the muster.
Jan de l'Ours
minor
Also known as One Jan Bouquet, Janette
A named character in the muster.
Saturnius
minor
A minor named figure.
Sidonius
minor
Also known as bare Sidonius
A minor character mentioned briefly.
Captain Bailly
minor
Also known as Captain
A captain mentioned in the narrative.
Martha
minor
Also known as maiden Martha
A saintly figure referenced in the Camargue.
Sarah
minor
Also known as Saint Sarah, Sara
A saint venerated in the Camargue.
Mary Salome
minor
Also known as Salome, Mary
One of the Three Maries, saints in the poem.
Mary Jacobe
minor
Also known as Maries, the Maries
One of the Three Maries, saints in the poem.
Lazarus
minor
A biblical figure mentioned in the Camargue.
Maximin
minor
A saint or biblical figure referenced.
Magdalene
minor
Also known as O Magdalene, Ste. Magdalene
Mary Magdalene, a saint invoked in the poem.
John of Cossa
minor
Also known as John
A historical figure mentioned in the narrative.
Frédéric Mistral
minor
Also known as Mistral
The author, who appears as a narrator figure.
Lamartine
minor
The poet to whom the work is dedicated.
