Antony

Cleopatra

Passionate and tumultuous lovers, their relationship is marked by intense devotion and political alliance.

Charmion

Antony treats Charmion with familiarity and respect as Cleopatra's trusted attendant, maintaining a cordial alliance.

Caesarion

Antony acts as a stepfather figure to Caesarion, with a relationship blending affection and political necessity.

Nekt-nebf

Antony interacts with Nekt-nebf as a court figure, maintaining a polite but distant acquaintance.

Atoua

Antony knows Atoua as part of Cleopatra's household, with a relationship based on casual court interaction.

Olympus

Antony interacts with Olympus as a court physician, maintaining a respectful but informal acquaintance.

Eros

Eros is Antony's loyal servant or attendant, sharing a bond of trust and personal service.

Amenemhat

Amenemhat interacts with Antony as a court official, managing administrative or political affairs.

Cleopatra

Passionate and tumultuous lovers, their relationship is marked by intense devotion and political alliance.

Charmion

Antony treats Charmion with familiarity and respect as Cleopatra's trusted attendant, maintaining a cordial alliance.

Cleopatra

Passionate and tumultuous lovers, their relationship is marked by intense devotion and political alliance.

Nekt-nebf

Antony interacts with Nekt-nebf as a court figure, maintaining a polite but distant acquaintance.

Author's Note

Roman general and Cleopatra's lover, whose flight at Actium is part of the unexplained tragedy.

Of the Imprisonment of Harmachis; Of the Scorn of Charmion; Of the Setting Free of Harmachis; and of the Coming of Quintus Dellius

Mentioned as the Triumvir who sent Dellius with a summons.

X: Of the Trouble of Cleopatra; Of Her Oath to Harmachis; and of the Telling by Harmachis to Cleopatra of the Secret of the Treasure That Lay Beneath the Mass of "Her"

Discussed as a threat; Cleopatra analyzes his character and intentions.

XV: Of the Feast of Cleopatra; Of the Melting of the Pearl; Of the Saying of Harmachis; and of Cleopatra’s Vow of Love

Praises Cleopatra's beauty, forgives her political misdeeds, and declares his love for her, accepting her crown as a gift.

XVI: Of the Plan of Charmion; Of the Confession of Charmion; and of the Answer of Harmachis

Mentioned as the Roman whom Cleopatra now loves and who has fallen under her spell, as predicted by Charmion.

Book III: The Vengeance of Harmachis

Roman general and Cleopatra's ally, whose fate is tied to the unfolding events.

III: Of the Life of Him Who Was Named the Learned Olympus, in the Tomb of the Harpers That Is by Tápé; Of His Counsel to Cleopatra; Of the Message of Charmion; and of the Passing of Olympus Down to Alexandria

Subdued by Cleopatra in Syria, gives her vast territories, and later flees from Actium after Cleopatra's flight.

IV: Of the Meeting of Charmion with the Learned Olympus; Of Her Speech with Him; Of the Coming of Olympus Into the Presence of Cleopatra; and of the Commands of Cleopatra

Mentioned as having fled the Battle of Actium after Cleopatra, now isolated on Timonium, smitten by fever and refusing to see the Queen.

Of the Drawing Forth of Antony from the Timonium Back to Cleopatra; Of the Feast Made by Cleopatra; and of the Manner of the Death of Eudosius the Steward

Found in despair at the Timonium, he is persuaded to return to Cleopatra and witnesses the death of Eudosius.

VI: Of the Workings of the Learned Olympus at Memphis; Of the Poisonings of Cleopatra; Of the Speech of Antony to His Captains; and of the Passing of Isis from the Land of Khem

Given drugged draughts by Olympus, he becomes dependent on him; suspects Cleopatra of betrayal when Pelusium falls, but is calmed.

Of the Surrender of the Troops and Fleet of Antony Before the Canopic Gate; Of the End of Antony, and of the Brewing of the Draught of Death

His forces desert him; he attempts suicide, is saved by Olympus, and dies in Cleopatra's arms.

VIII: Of the Last Supper of Cleopatra; Of the Song of Charmion; Of the Drinking of the Draught of Death; Of the Revealing of Harmachis; Of the Summoning of the Spirits by Harmachis; and of the Death of Cleopatra

Mentioned as Cleopatra's deceased lover; she visits his tomb and recalls feasts with him.