Là-Bas · Character

Gévingey

An astrologer and associate of Des Hermies.

minor

Also known as Monsieur Gévingey

First appearance: i

Gévingey's tie to Durtal is one of the pressures that moves Là-Bas—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as an astrologer and friend of Carhaix who conducted bell experiments; proposed as a future dinner guest.

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With Durtal (social): Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld. With Des Hermies (friendship): Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural. With Carhaix (social): Carhaix and Gévingey are acquaintances through Durtal's circle, sharing a mild interest in esoteric matters.

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Friendship
Other

Character groups

Occult and Satanic Figures
Protagonist

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Durtal
social · ambivalent
Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and… How this plays out →
Des Hermies
friendship · positive
Carhaix
social · positive
Durtal
social · ambivalent
Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and… How this plays out →
Des Hermies
friendship · positive
Carhaix
social · positive
Durtal
social · ambivalent
Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and… How this plays out →
Carhaix
social · positive
Des Hermies
friendship · positive

Durtal
Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld.
Des Hermies
Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.
Carhaix
Carhaix and Gévingey are acquaintances through Durtal's circle, sharing a mild interest in esoteric matters.
Durtal
Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld.
Des Hermies
Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.
Carhaix
Carhaix and Gévingey are acquaintances through Durtal's circle, sharing a mild interest in esoteric matters.
Durtal
Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld.
Carhaix
Carhaix and Gévingey are acquaintances through Durtal's circle, sharing a mild interest in esoteric matters.
Des Hermies
Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.

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Gévingey appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

V
Mentioned as an astrologer and friend of Carhaix who conducted bell experiments; proposed as a future dinner guest.
Chapter IX
Provides detailed accounts of modern incubacy and succubacy, shares a personal encounter with a succubus, and names Canon Docre as a master Satanist.
XV
Gévingey is referenced as the astrologer who met Docre at Madame Chantelouve's house and who provided information about him.
XVII
Mentioned as having sought medical aid from Dr. Johannès.
XX
Astrologer, recounts cure by Dr. Johannès, expounds Johannite doctrine.
XXII
Bitterly notes the neglect of astrology and the grand sciences of the Middle Ages, and laments the lack of faith and vocation.

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