Atoua

Cleopatra

Atoua serves as Cleopatra's attendant or servant, with a relationship based on duty and proximity.

Antony

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

Charmion

Atoua and Charmion are fellow servants in Cleopatra's court, with a friendly and cooperative dynamic.

Cleopatra

Atoua serves as Cleopatra's attendant or servant, with a relationship based on duty and proximity.

Antony

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

Charmion

Atoua and Charmion are fellow servants in Cleopatra's court, with a friendly and cooperative dynamic.

Of the Birth of Harmachis; The Prophecy of the Hathors; and the Slaying of the Innocent Child

Old nurse of Harmachis's mother, who spreads the prophecy despite swearing secrecy.

Of the Disobedience of Harmachis; Of the Slaying of the Lion; and of the Speech of the Old Wife, Atoua

The old wife who prophesies over Harmachis after the lion slaying, calling him 'Royal' and 'the Deliverer,' and warning him of the great temptation to come.

III: Of the Rebuke of Amenemhat; Of the Prayer of Harmachis; and of the Sign Given by the Holy Gods

The old wife who healed Harmachis's wounds and is revealed to be a prophetess; her words are confirmed by Amenemhat.

Of the Departure of Harmachis and of His Meeting with His Uncle Sepa, the High Priest of Annu El Ra; Of His Life at Annu, and of the Words of Sepa

The old wife who throws a sandal after Harmachis for good luck as he departs.

V: Of the Return of Harmachis to Abouthis; Of the Celebration of the Mysteries; Of the Chant of Isis; and of the Warning of Amenemhat

The old wife who greets Harmachis warmly upon his return, noting his growth and advising him not to starve himself.

VII: Of the Awaking of Harmachis; Of the Ceremony of His Crowning as Pharaoh of the Upper and the Lower Land; and of the Offerings Made to Pharaoh

The old wife who prepares Harmachis for anointing with water and oil, speaking prophetically of love and destiny.

II: Of the Last Misery of Harmachis; Of the Calling Down of the Holy Isis by the Word of Fear; Of the Promise of Isis; Of the Coming of Atoua, and of the Words of Atoua

The old nurse arrives at dawn, discovers Amenemhat's corpse, and initially accuses Harmachis of murder before recognizing him.

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

The old wife who faithfully ministers to Harmachis during his eight-year seclusion in the tomb.

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

The aged servant who has remained loyal to Harmachis during his nine years of solitude; she attends him in the guest-chamber.

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

Assists Harmachis in preparing the deadly poison for the wreath.

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

Helps brew the poison and brings healing draughts for Antony.

IX: Of the Farewell of Charmion; Of the Death of Charmion; Of the Death of the Old Wife, Atoua; Of the Coming of Harmachis to Abouthis; Of His Confession in the Hall of Six-and-Thirty Pillars; and of the Declaring of the Doom of Harmachis

Atoua dies peacefully after learning of Cleopatra's death, declaring her desire fulfilled.

Endnotes

Atoua's saying about papyrus is explained.