The Story of the Amulet · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit.
Anthea
major
Also known as Anthea shuddering, Presently Anthea
One of the four children who find the Psammead and seek the Amulet.
Cyril
major
Also known as Master Cyril
One of the four children, often the boldest in their adventures.
Jane
major
Also known as Miss Jane
One of the four children, cautious and caring during their travels.
Robert
major
Also known as Master Robert
One of the four children, impulsive and eager to prove himself.
The Psammead
major
Also known as Psammead, the good old Psammead
A magical sand-fairy who grants wishes and guides the children.
The Priest
supporting
Also known as the priest
A Babylonian priest who aids and challenges the children in the past.
Rekh-marā
supporting
Also known as O Rekh-marā, the Reverend Rekh-marā
An Egyptian priest encountered during the children's time travels.
Old Nurse
supporting
Also known as Nurse, poor old Nurse
The children's caretaker, often worried about their adventures.
The Captain
minor
Also known as the captain
A sea captain who interacts with the children during their travels.
Julius Caesar
minor
Also known as Caesar
The Roman leader encountered by the children in ancient times.
Pheles
minor
A mysterious figure associated with the Amulet's magic.
Pharaoh
minor
Also known as XI Before Pharaoh
The Egyptian ruler met by the children in their journey.
Father
minor
The children's father, mentioned but not present in the story.
Mother
minor
Also known as poor dear Mother
The children's mother, briefly referenced as away from home.
Ritti-Marduk
minor
A Babylonian character who assists the children in the past.
Imogen
minor
Also known as little Imogen
A little girl encountered during the children's adventures.
Mr. Devant
minor
Also known as Mr. David Devant
A magician who performs for the children in London.
Jimmy
minor
Also known as Dear Jimmy
A boy who becomes a friend of the children.
Wells
minor
A historical figure briefly referenced in the narrative.
Pussy
minor
A cat belonging to the children's household.
Nisroch
minor
An ancient deity or figure invoked in the story.
Squirrel
minor
A pet or animal encountered by the children.
The Lamb
minor
A young child or nickname used in the story.
Ur Hekau Setcheh
minor
An Egyptian magical figure referenced in the quest.
The Babylonian Queen
minor
Also known as the Queen
A queen encountered during the children's visit to Babylon.
Bobs
minor
A nickname for a character, possibly a pet or friend.
Ji-jimmy
minor
Also known as Mr. Ji-jimmy
A character with a whimsical name appearing in the story.
Panther
minor
An animal or nickname used in the narrative.
Old Levinstein
minor
Also known as old Levinstein
A shopkeeper or character encountered by the children.
The Egyptian
minor
Also known as the Egyptian
An Egyptian figure met during the children's travels.
Tyre
minor
A place or personified city referenced in the story.
Poseidon
minor
The Greek god mentioned in the Atlantis episode.
