# Gévingey — Là-Bas character guide

> Gévingey in Là-Bas by J.-K. Huysmans.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Monsieur Gévingey

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

An astrologer and associate of Des Hermies.

## Relationships

### [Durtal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/durtal)

_social_

Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld.

### [Des Hermies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/des_hermies)

_friendship_

Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.

### [Carhaix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/carhaix)

_social_

Carhaix and Gévingey are acquaintances through Durtal's circle, sharing a mild interest in esoteric matters.

### [Durtal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/durtal)

_social_

Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld.

### [Des Hermies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/des_hermies)

_friendship_

Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.

### [Carhaix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/carhaix)

_social_

Carhaix and Gévingey are acquaintances through Durtal's circle, sharing a mild interest in esoteric matters.

### [Durtal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/durtal)

_social_

Gévingey, an astrologer, is an acquaintance of Durtal, providing esoteric knowledge and linking him to the occult underworld.

### [Carhaix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/carhaix)

_social_

Carhaix and Gévingey are acquaintances through Durtal's circle, sharing a mild interest in esoteric matters.

### [Des Hermies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/characters/des_hermies)

_friendship_

Des Hermies and Gévingey share a camaraderie based on their mutual interest in astrology and the supernatural.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/chapters/v)

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

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/chapters/xv)

Gévingey is referenced as the astrologer who met Docre at Madame Chantelouve's house and who provided information about him.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/chapters/xvii)

Mentioned as having sought medical aid from Dr. Johannès.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/chapters/xx)

Astrologer, recounts cure by Dr. Johannès, expounds Johannite doctrine.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/l_bas_se/chapters/xxii)

Bitterly notes the neglect of astrology and the grand sciences of the Middle Ages, and laments the lack of faith and vocation.

## Links

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