The Shaving of Shagpat · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Shaving of Shagpat by George Meredith.
Shibli Bagarag
major
Also known as Shibli, Shibli Bagarag of Shiraz
A barber from Shiraz who is prophesied to shave Shagpat and undergoes many trials.
Noorna bin Noorka
major
Also known as Noorna, Noorka
A wise and powerful genie who aids Shibli Bagarag on his quest.
Bhanavar the Beautiful
major
Also known as Bhanavar, Queen Bhanavar
A beautiful and ambitious queen whose story intertwines with the main plot.
Shagpat
major
The titular character whose shaving is the central goal of the prophecy.
Baba Mustapha
supporting
A barber and father figure to Shibli Bagarag, who provides guidance.
Abarak
supporting
Also known as Abarak of the Bar
A loyal and resourceful attendant who accompanies Shibli on his journey.
Feshnavat
supporting
Also known as Vizier Feshnavat
The Vizier of Shiraz who sets Shibli on his quest to shave Shagpat.
Kadza
supporting
A female character who interacts with Shibli and Noorna.
Khipil
minor
A builder punished by Shahpesh for his poor workmanship.
Genie Karaz
supporting
Also known as Karaz
A powerful and malevolent genie who opposes Shibli.
Ruark
minor
A character encountered during Shibli's adventures.
Goorelka of Oolb
supporting
Also known as Goorelka, Oolb
A princess of Oolb who plays a role in the story of Noorna.
Almeryl
minor
Also known as Prince Almeryl
A prince whose story is connected to Bhanavar the Beautiful.
Ukleet
minor
A character who appears in the narrative.
Boolp
minor
Also known as Boolp the broker
A broker who interacts with the main characters.
Koorookh
supporting
A magical horse that aids Shibli Bagarag.
Mashalleed
minor
Also known as King Mashalleed
A king who appears in the story.
Rabesqurat
supporting
Also known as Queen Rabesqurat
A terrible queen who wields magic and opposes the heroes.
Shahpesh
minor
Also known as Shahpesh the Persian
A Persian king who punishes Khipil the builder.
Horse Garraveen
minor
Also known as Garraveen
A magical horse that plays a role in the story.
Vizier Aswarak
minor
Also known as Aswarak
A vizier who appears in the narrative.
Rukrooth
minor
A character mentioned in the story.
Aklis
supporting
Also known as Sons of Aklis
The location of a magical palace and its guardians.
Ravaloke
minor
A character who appears in the story.
Luloo
minor
A female character in the narrative.
Azawool
minor
Also known as Azawool Dob, Dob
A character who appears in the story.
Zoora
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Zurvan
minor
A character in the story.
Zeel
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Princess Gulrevaz
minor
Also known as Gulrevaz
A princess who appears in the story.
Bootlbac
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Nashta
minor
A character who appears in the story.
Karavejis
minor
A genie who appears in the narrative.
Veejravoosh
minor
A character mentioned in the story.
Krooz el Krazawik
minor
Also known as Dob Krooz el Krazawik
A carrier who appears in the narrative.
Paravid
minor
The location of a well, also a character in the story.
King Shahpushan
minor
Also known as King of Shiraz
The great King of Shiraz who appears in the story.
Kresnuk
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Shafrac
minor
A character who appears in the story.
Sallap
minor
Also known as Sallap the broker
A broker who appears in the narrative.
