# The Story of the Amulet — Character guide

> Key figures in The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit.

- [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/anthea.md): One of the four children who find the Psammead and seek the Amulet.
- [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/cyril.md): One of the four children, often the boldest in their adventures.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/jane.md): One of the four children, cautious and caring during their travels.
- [Robert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/robert.md): One of the four children, impulsive and eager to prove himself.
- [The Psammead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_psammead.md): A magical sand-fairy who grants wishes and guides the children.
- [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_priest.md): A Babylonian priest who aids and challenges the children in the past.
- [Rekh-marā](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/rekh_mara.md): An Egyptian priest encountered during the children's time travels.
- [Old Nurse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/old_nurse.md): The children's caretaker, often worried about their adventures.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_captain.md): A sea captain who interacts with the children during their travels.
- [Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/julius_caesar.md): The Roman leader encountered by the children in ancient times.
- [Pheles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/pheles.md): A mysterious figure associated with the Amulet's magic.
- [Pharaoh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/pharaoh.md): The Egyptian ruler met by the children in their journey.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/father.md): The children's father, mentioned but not present in the story.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/mother.md): The children's mother, briefly referenced as away from home.
- [Ritti-Marduk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/ritti_marduk.md): A Babylonian character who assists the children in the past.
- [Imogen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/imogen.md): A little girl encountered during the children's adventures.
- [Mr. Devant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/mr_devant.md): A magician who performs for the children in London.
- [Jimmy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/jimmy.md): A boy who becomes a friend of the children.
- [Wells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/wells.md): A historical figure briefly referenced in the narrative.
- [Pussy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/pussy.md): A cat belonging to the children's household.
- [Nisroch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/nisroch.md): An ancient deity or figure invoked in the story.
- [Squirrel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/squirrel.md): A pet or animal encountered by the children.
- [The Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_lamb.md): A young child or nickname used in the story.
- [Ur Hekau Setcheh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/ur_hekau_setcheh.md): An Egyptian magical figure referenced in the quest.
- [The Babylonian Queen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_babylonian_queen.md): A queen encountered during the children's visit to Babylon.
- [Bobs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/bobs.md): A nickname for a character, possibly a pet or friend.
- [Ji-jimmy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/ji_jimmy.md): A character with a whimsical name appearing in the story.
- [Panther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/panther.md): An animal or nickname used in the narrative.
- [Old Levinstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/old_levinstein.md): A shopkeeper or character encountered by the children.
- [The Egyptian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_egyptian.md): An Egyptian figure met during the children's travels.
- [Tyre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/tyre.md): A place or personified city referenced in the story.
- [Poseidon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/poseidon.md): The Greek god mentioned in the Atlantis episode.

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