# Queen Moena — Dick Sands, the Boy Captain character guide

> Queen Moena in Dick Sands, the Boy Captain by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Moena

**First appearance:** 0026-part-ii-ix-kazonnd

## Who they are

A powerful African queen involved in the slave trade.

## In the story

### [A Bowl of Punch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-a-bowl-of-punch)

The chief wife of Moené Loonga, described as vixenish and elaborately dressed, present at the market.

### [XII: Royal Obsequies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-royal-obsequies)

Assumes power after the king's death and orders the elaborate funeral rites, including the sacrifice of slaves, to solidify her authority.

### [A Magician](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi-a-magician)

Superstitious ruler who summons the magician; initially impressed but later turns hostile when rain continues.

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