Character guide

Seumas Beg

major

Also known as Seumas Roghan Maelduin O’Carbhail Mac an Droid, Seumas

A philosopher who embarks on a journey to find the truth about Pan.

Pan

major

The god of nature who comes to Ireland and interacts with the philosophers.

Caitilin Ni Murrachu

major

Also known as Caitilin, Murrachu

A beautiful young woman who becomes a central figure in the story.

Meehawl MacMurrachu

supporting

Also known as Meehawl, Meehawl MacMurrachu of the Hill

Caitilin's father, a farmer who seeks help from the philosophers.

Angus Óg

supporting

Also known as Angus, Mac, Angus Mac an Óg

The god of love and youth, who aids the philosophers.

Thin Woman of Inis Magrath

supporting

Also known as Magrath, the Thin Woman

A wise woman who undertakes a journey to find the missing philosophers.

Shawn

supporting

A young man who loves Caitilin and joins the Happy March.

Brigid Beg

supporting

Also known as Brigid

A young girl who accompanies the Thin Woman on her journey.

Leprecaun

supporting

A mischievous fairy who guards the secrets of Gort na Cloca Mora.

Grey Woman of Dun Gortin

minor

Also known as Dun Gortin

A mysterious old woman who gives advice to the philosophers.

Sleepers of Erinn

minor

Also known as the Sleepers

Ancient warriors who awaken to join the Happy March.

Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora

minor

Also known as Gort na Cloca Mora, the Gort

A group of leprecauns who guard hidden treasure.

Tomás

minor

A farmer who encounters the philosophers on their journey.

Breedeen

minor

A young girl who appears in the story briefly.

Mary

minor

A woman mentioned in passing during the narrative.

Shepherd Girl

minor

Also known as Shepherd

A shepherdess who interacts with the characters briefly.

Cold Demon

minor

A supernatural entity encountered by the philosophers.