# Salammbô — Character guide

> Key figures in Salammbô by Gustave Flaubert.

- [Matho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/matho.md): Libyan mercenary leader who falls in love with Salammbô and leads the revolt against Carthage.
- [Hamilcar Barca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/hamilcar.md): Carthaginian general and suffet, father of Salammbô, who defends Carthage against the mercenaries.
- [Salammbô](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/salammbo.md): Priestess of Tanith and daughter of Hamilcar, desired by Matho and central to the conflict.
- [Spendius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/spendius.md): Cunning Greek slave who becomes a leader of the mercenary revolt against Carthage.
- [Hanno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/hanno.md): Carthaginian suffet and rival of Hamilcar, known for his cruelty and incompetence.
- [Narr'Havas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/narr_havas.md): Numidian prince who allies with Carthage and later betrays Matho.
- [Gisco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/gisco.md): Carthaginian general captured by the mercenaries and later executed.
- [Schahabarim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/schahabarim.md): High priest of Tanith who guides Salammbô and later betrays her.
- [Taanach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/taanach.md): Salammbô's elderly nurse and confidante.
- [Zarxas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/zarxas.md): Balearic slinger and mercenary leader in the revolt.
- [Autaritus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/autaritus.md): Gaulish mercenary leader who joins the revolt against Carthage.
- [Abdalonim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/abdalonim.md): Carthaginian nobleman and commander during the mercenary war.
- [Giddenem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/giddenem.md): Carthaginian merchant and informant for Hamilcar.
- [Demonades](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/demonades.md): Greek mercenary and companion of Spendius.
- [Hannibal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salammb_se/characters/hannibal.md): Young son of Hamilcar Barca, mentioned briefly.

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