# The Crock of Gold — Character guide

> Key figures in The Crock of Gold by James Stephens.

- [Seumas Beg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/seumas_beg.md): A philosopher who embarks on a journey to find the truth about Pan.
- [Pan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/pan.md): The god of nature who comes to Ireland and interacts with the philosophers.
- [Caitilin Ni Murrachu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/caitilin_ni_murrachu.md): A beautiful young woman who becomes a central figure in the story.
- [Meehawl MacMurrachu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/meehavl_macmurrachu.md): Caitilin's father, a farmer who seeks help from the philosophers.
- [Angus Óg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/angus_og.md): The god of love and youth, who aids the philosophers.
- [Thin Woman of Inis Magrath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/thin_woman_of_inis_magrath.md): A wise woman who undertakes a journey to find the missing philosophers.
- [Shawn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/shawn.md): A young man who loves Caitilin and joins the Happy March.
- [Brigid Beg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/brigid_beg.md): A young girl who accompanies the Thin Woman on her journey.
- [Leprecaun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/leprecaun.md): A mischievous fairy who guards the secrets of Gort na Cloca Mora.
- [Grey Woman of Dun Gortin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/grey_woman_of_dun_gortin.md): A mysterious old woman who gives advice to the philosophers.
- [Sleepers of Erinn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/sleepers_of_erinn.md): Ancient warriors who awaken to join the Happy March.
- [Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/leprecauns_of_gort_na_cloca_mora.md): A group of leprecauns who guard hidden treasure.
- [Tomás](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/tomas.md): A farmer who encounters the philosophers on their journey.
- [Breedeen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/breedeen.md): A young girl who appears in the story briefly.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/mary.md): A woman mentioned in passing during the narrative.
- [Shepherd Girl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/shepherd_girl.md): A shepherdess who interacts with the characters briefly.
- [Cold Demon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crock_of_gold_se/characters/cold_demon.md): A supernatural entity encountered by the philosophers.

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