# Hesper — The Columbiad character guide

> Hesper in The Columbiad by Joel Barlow.

**Role:** major

**First appearance:** 0003-the-columbiad

## Who they are

A divine or allegorical figure guiding Columbus, representing the western hemisphere or evening star.

## Links

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