Hypatia · Character
Hypatia
Alexandria's brilliant pagan philosopher, whose lectures on the old gods draw disciples and enemies alike while her own circle dwindles around her.
major
Also known as Hypatia the Gentile, the Gentile, poor Hypatia, fairest Hypatia
First appearance: iii the goths
As a major figure in Hypatia, Hypatia is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Central figure, philosopher and teacher, navigating the intellectual and political landscape of Alexandria.
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Hypatia commands the Museum's gardens and lecture halls, gathering students and questioners who fancy themselves reenacting the days of Athenian sages, yet she watches her most valuable allies slip away one by one. She…
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- Psychological
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Professional
Character groups
- Alexandria's Religious and Political Factions
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Philammon
psychological · ambivalent
Hypatia is an object of Philammon's intense fascination and spiritual obsession, while… How this plays out →
- Raphael Aben-Ezra
romantic · positive
- Pelagia
rivalry · negative
- God
psychological · ambivalent
- Orestes
professional · positive
- Philammon
psychological · ambivalent
Hypatia is an object of Philammon's intense fascination and spiritual obsession, while… How this plays out →
- God
psychological · ambivalent
- Orestes
professional · positive
- Orestes
professional · positive
- Pelagia
rivalry · negative
- Raphael Aben-Ezra
romantic · positive
- Philammon
psychological · ambivalent
Hypatia is an object of Philammon's intense fascination and spiritual obsession, while… How this plays out →
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Hypatia appears across 19 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Hypatia
- II: The Dying World
- IV: Miriam
- VII: Those by Whom Offences Come
- VIII: The East Wind
- IX: The Snapping of the Bow
- X: The Interview
- The Bower of Acrasia
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