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Diana

Goddess who appears in a vision to Pericles, directing him to Ephesus.

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Also known as Dian, Pericles Celestial Dian, noble Pericles

First appearance: Scene I

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In Scene V: Referenced as the goddess whose livery Thaisa has vowed to wear for a year. Later, in Scene I: Appears in a vision to…

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HEHelicanusMAMarinaTHThaisaBABawdPEPericlesDIDiana

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Brothel and Ephesus characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Diana in Scene I