Character guide

Matho

major

Also known as Matho Hippo-Zarytus

Libyan mercenary leader who falls in love with Salammbô and leads the revolt against Carthage.

Hamilcar Barca

major

Also known as Hamilcar the Suffet, the Suffet, Hamilcar, Barca, the great Hamilcar

Carthaginian general and suffet, father of Salammbô, who defends Carthage against the mercenaries.

Salammbô

major

Also known as the panting Salammbô

Priestess of Tanith and daughter of Hamilcar, desired by Matho and central to the conflict.

Spendius

major

Cunning Greek slave who becomes a leader of the mercenary revolt against Carthage.

Hanno

supporting

Also known as the Suffet Hanno, the old Suffet, the victorious Hanno

Carthaginian suffet and rival of Hamilcar, known for his cruelty and incompetence.

Narr'Havas

supporting

Also known as Narr, Havas

Numidian prince who allies with Carthage and later betrays Matho.

Gisco

supporting

Carthaginian general captured by the mercenaries and later executed.

Schahabarim

supporting

Also known as the high priest Schahabarim

High priest of Tanith who guides Salammbô and later betrays her.

Taanach

supporting

Also known as old Taanach

Salammbô's elderly nurse and confidante.

Zarxas

minor

Balearic slinger and mercenary leader in the revolt.

Autaritus

minor

Gaulish mercenary leader who joins the revolt against Carthage.

Abdalonim

minor

Carthaginian nobleman and commander during the mercenary war.

Giddenem

minor

Carthaginian merchant and informant for Hamilcar.

Iddibal

minor

Numidian chief loyal to Narr'Havas.

Magdassin

minor

Carthaginian officer under Hamilcar.

Demonades

minor

Greek mercenary and companion of Spendius.

Hannibal

minor

Also known as little Hannibal

Young son of Hamilcar Barca, mentioned briefly.