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Giles Birdcatcher

A minor character in the early or medieval sections.

minor

First appearance: i life of saint ma l

Giles Birdcatcher shows up with force in Signs in the Moon. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Franciscan monk and scholar, also known as Aegidius Aucupis, who studies mathematics, music, medicine, and astrology, and is accused of magic.
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AAAegidius AucupisUNUnknown NarratorBHBrother HilaryGBGiles Birdcatcher

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Character groups

  • Religious and Allegorical Figures
  • Medieval Royalty and Nobility
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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