# The Tour — Character guide

> Key figures in The Tour by Louis Couperus.

- [Publius Lucius Sabinus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/publius_lucius_sabinus.md): A Roman nobleman and central figure in the tour, often addressed as 'My Lord'.
- [Caleb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/caleb.md): A key character from Mariaba, involved in the journey and conflicts.
- [Cora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/cora.md): A compassionate figure who interacts with the main characters.
- [Catullus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/catullus.md): A portly Roman uncle and companion on the tour.
- [Saba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/saba.md): A figure from Mariaba, possibly a ruler or guide.
- [Thrasyllus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/thrasyllus.md): An older scholar or master, offering wisdom and guidance.
- [Tarrar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/tarrar.md): A mysterious or minor character with recurring mentions.
- [Ilia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/ilia.md): A female character, possibly a local or attendant.
- [Osiris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/osiris.md): An Egyptian god referenced in religious contexts.
- [Apis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/apis.md): The sacred bull of Egyptian mythology, mentioned in rituals.
- [Master Ghizla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/ghizla.md): A master or priestly figure with limited appearances.
- [Vettius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/vettius.md): A Roman or local master, possibly a host or guide.
- [June Lucius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/june_lucius.md): A younger or variant Lucius, possibly a relative.
- [Rufus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/rufus.md): A named Roman character with minor role.
- [Aphrodite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/aphrodite.md): Goddess of love, referenced in art and worship.
- [Isis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/isis.md): Egyptian goddess, central to religious discussions.
- [Rhodopis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/rhodopis.md): A historical or legendary figure mentioned in passing.
- [Tamyris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/tamyris.md): A female character with limited narrative presence.
- [Alexander the Great](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/alexander_the_great.md): Historical conqueror referenced as a past figure.
- [Nemu - Pha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/nemu_pha.md): A minor named character, possibly a servant or local.
- [Ammon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/ammon.md): Egyptian god, often syncretized with Jupiter.
- [Dryope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/dryope.md): A mythological or minor character mentioned briefly.
- [Hermes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/hermes.md): God of travelers and messenger, referenced in lore.
- [Amphris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/amphris.md): A minor character or place personification.
- [Jahve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/jahve.md): Hebrew deity mentioned in religious context.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/moses.md): Biblical prophet referenced in historical discussions.
- [Eratosthenes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/eratosthenes.md): Greek scholar mentioned for his geographical work.
- [Cleopatra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/cleopatra.md): Historical queen of Egypt, mentioned as a figure.
- [Typhon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/typhon.md): Mythological monster, referenced in stories.
- [Venus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/venus.md): Goddess of love, referenced via a famous statue.
- [Carus the Cypriote](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/carus_the_cypriote.md): A named Cypriot character with minor role.
- [Baabab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/baabab.md): A satrap or local ruler mentioned briefly.
- [Ptolemy the First](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/ptolemy_the_first.md): Hellenistic ruler of Egypt, referenced historically.
- [Sacred Horus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/sacred_horus.md): Egyptian falcon god, mentioned in religious context.
- [Perdiccas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/perdiccas.md): Historical general of Alexander, referenced in passing.
- [Herodotus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/herodotus.md): Greek historian, cited for his writings on Egypt.
- [Ione](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/ione.md): A named female character with limited presence.
- [Psammetichus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/psammetichus.md): Egyptian pharaoh, mentioned in historical context.
- [Cambyses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/cambyses.md): Persian king who conquered Egypt, referenced.
- [Doricha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tour_se/characters/doricha.md): A historical courtesan, mentioned in passing.

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