She · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in She by H. Rider Haggard.
Ayesha
major
Also known as She, She-who-must-be-obeyed, Ayesha
A powerful, immortal queen ruling the lost city of Kôr, who awaits her reincarnated lover.
Leo Vincey
major
Also known as Mr. Vincey, young Vincey, Leo, Mr. Leo Vincey, Vincey, poor Vincey, the late Mr. Vincey, Master Leo, Leo the Greek god
A handsome young Englishman who journeys to Africa to uncover his ancient lineage.
Horace Holly
major
Also known as Holly, Mr. Holly, Horace Holly, Ludwig Horace Holly, Horace L. Holly, Esq, Horatio, Uncle Horace
A scholarly Cambridge don and guardian of Leo, who narrates their African adventure.
Job
supporting
Also known as poor Job, old Job
A loyal, superstitious English servant who accompanies Holly and Leo to Africa.
Billali
supporting
Also known as old Billali, poor Billali
An elderly Amahagger chieftain who serves as a guide and intermediary to Ayesha.
Ustane
supporting
Also known as this Ustane, poor Ustane
A beautiful Amahagger woman who becomes devoted to Leo and defies Ayesha.
Kallikrates
supporting
Also known as the Priest Kallikrates, The Kallikrates, This Kallikrates, my Kallikrates
An ancient Greek priest and warrior, reincarnated as Leo, beloved by Ayesha.
Amenartas
minor
Also known as the beautiful Egyptian Amenartas
An ancient Egyptian princess who fled with Kallikrates and left a cryptic sherd.
Mahomed
minor
Also known as the Arab Mahomed, the Arab, poor Mahomed
An Arab guide who leads the expedition into the African interior.
John Vincey
minor
Also known as Vincey, John, John de Vincey, De Vincey
Leo's father, whose death sets the quest in motion.
Tisisthenes
minor
Also known as Tisno
An ancient Greek ancestor of Leo, mentioned in the family history.
The Amahagger
minor
Also known as Amahagger, a young Amahagger, The Amahagger, a brawny Amahagger, an Amahagger
A fierce, cannibalistic tribe dwelling in the caves of Kôr.