The Jewels of Aptor · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Jewels of Aptor by Samuel R. Delany.
Geo
major
Also known as III Geo, VI Geo
A central character who embarks on a perilous journey to the island of Aptor.
Urson
major
A powerful and loyal companion to Geo, often acting as muscle and protector.
Snake
major
Also known as Little Snake
A mysterious and agile young woman with a hidden past and deadly skills.
Iimmi
major
A young girl with psychic abilities who joins the quest to Aptor.
Leptar
supporting
Also known as Argo, Argo Incarnate, old Argo, Argo of Leptar, the young Argo, young Argo, Young Argo
A god-like figure and the central deity of the island, also known as Argo.
Jordde
supporting
A priest of Argo who accompanies the main characters on their journey.
the Priestess
supporting
Also known as The priestess, The Priestess, the priestess
A high-ranking priestess of Argo who wields significant authority on the island.
the captain
minor
Also known as The captain
The captain of the ship that transports the characters to Aptor.
Hama
supporting
Also known as Hama Incarnate
A rival deity to Argo, whose priests oppose the main characters.
Priestess Argo
minor
Also known as Priestess of Argo, Priestess Argo, Little Argo
A young priestess serving Argo, distinct from the older Priestess.
Aptor
minor
The name of the island and a mysterious entity central to the story's lore.
Whitey
minor
Also known as poor Whitey
A minor character encountered during the journey, possibly a sailor.
Dunderhead
minor
Also known as old Dunderhead
A nickname for a character, possibly a sailor or local on the island.
Cat
minor
Also known as old Cat
A minor character, possibly a sailor or inhabitant of the port.
Goddess Argo
minor
Also known as the Goddess Argo
The female aspect of the deity Argo, worshipped on the island.
Cellini
minor
Also known as little Cellini
A minor character, possibly a child or small creature encountered.
Sis
minor
A minor character, possibly a sibling or acquaintance of the main group.