Character guide

Publius Lucius Sabinus

major

Also known as Lucius, My Lord Lucius, the ever noble Lord Publius Lucius Sabinus

A Roman nobleman and central figure in the tour, often addressed as 'My Lord'.

Caleb

major

Also known as Brother Caleb, Caleb of Mariaba

A key character from Mariaba, involved in the journey and conflicts.

Cora

supporting

Also known as Poor Cora, Dear Cora

A compassionate figure who interacts with the main characters.

Catullus

supporting

Also known as Uncle Catullus, fat Uncle Catullus, my noble Lord Catullus

A portly Roman uncle and companion on the tour.

Saba

supporting

Also known as Caleb of Mariaba

A figure from Mariaba, possibly a ruler or guide.

Thrasyllus

supporting

Also known as old Thrasyllus, Master Thrasyllus

An older scholar or master, offering wisdom and guidance.

Tarrar

minor

A mysterious or minor character with recurring mentions.

Ilia

minor

A female character, possibly a local or attendant.

Osiris

minor

Also known as Serapis, Serapis Osiris

An Egyptian god referenced in religious contexts.

Apis

minor

The sacred bull of Egyptian mythology, mentioned in rituals.

Master Ghizla

minor

Also known as Ghizla

A master or priestly figure with limited appearances.

Vettius

minor

Also known as Master Vettius

A Roman or local master, possibly a host or guide.

June Lucius

minor

Also known as Lucius

A younger or variant Lucius, possibly a relative.

Rufus

minor

A named Roman character with minor role.

Aphrodite

minor

Also known as The Aphrodite, Aphrodite Arsinoe

Goddess of love, referenced in art and worship.

Isis

minor

Egyptian goddess, central to religious discussions.

Rhodopis

minor

A historical or legendary figure mentioned in passing.

Tamyris

minor

A female character with limited narrative presence.

Alexander the Great

minor

Also known as Alexander, the great Alexander

Historical conqueror referenced as a past figure.

Nemu - Pha

minor

A minor named character, possibly a servant or local.

Ammon

minor

Also known as Ammon - Râ, Jupiter Ammon

Egyptian god, often syncretized with Jupiter.

Dryope

minor

A mythological or minor character mentioned briefly.

Hermes

minor

Also known as Hermes Trismegistus

God of travelers and messenger, referenced in lore.

Amphris

minor

A minor character or place personification.

Jahve

minor

Also known as O Jahve

Hebrew deity mentioned in religious context.

Moses

minor

Biblical prophet referenced in historical discussions.

Eratosthenes

minor

Greek scholar mentioned for his geographical work.

Neith

minor

Egyptian goddess of war and hunting.

Joseph

minor

Biblical figure referenced in passing.

Cleopatra

minor

Also known as the beautiful Cleopatra, Queen Cleopatra

Historical queen of Egypt, mentioned as a figure.

Typhon

minor

Mythological monster, referenced in stories.

Venus

minor

Also known as the Cnidian Venus of Praxiteles, Praxiteles

Goddess of love, referenced via a famous statue.

Carus the Cypriote

minor

Also known as Carus

A named Cypriot character with minor role.

Baabab

minor

Also known as the Satrap Baabab

A satrap or local ruler mentioned briefly.

Ptolemy the First

minor

Also known as Ptolemy

Hellenistic ruler of Egypt, referenced historically.

Sacred Horus

minor

Also known as Horus

Egyptian falcon god, mentioned in religious context.

Perdiccas

minor

Historical general of Alexander, referenced in passing.

Herodotus

minor

Greek historian, cited for his writings on Egypt.

Ione

minor

A named female character with limited presence.

Psammetichus

minor

Egyptian pharaoh, mentioned in historical context.

Cambyses

minor

Persian king who conquered Egypt, referenced.

Doricha

minor

A historical courtesan, mentioned in passing.