# Gaspar — Ben Hur character guide

> Gaspar in Ben Hur by Lew Wallace.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gaspar the Greek, happy Gaspar

**First appearance:** 0001-ben-hur

## Who they are

One of the three wise men, a Greek who followed the star.

## In the story

### [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/epigraph)

Referenced as one of the 'star-led wizards' in Milton's epigraph.

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/book-i)

The Greek wise man who accompanies the others in seeking the Messiah.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/ii)

The Greek, with light hair and blue eyes, who arrives third and is embraced by Melchior.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/iii)

Gaspar the Greek tells his story of seeking revelation and being guided by a star to join the other wise men.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/iv)

The Greek who reacts emotionally to Melchior's tale, exclaiming about the need for a loving God.

### [The Star of the Redeemer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/v)

The Greek wise man who exclaims joyfully and participates in the spiritual discussion.

### [The Mysterious Light Over Bethlehem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/x)

Not present, but the celestial sign is connected to the wise men's journey.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/xii)

One of the three wise men, accompanying Balthasar and Melchior.

### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/xiii)

The Greek wise man who impulsively suggests following the king's advice to go to Bethlehem.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/xiv)

The Greek wise man; impatiently says 'Show us to him!'

### [The Mother's Counsel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ben_hur_se/chapters/v)

Not present in this chapter.

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