# The Amahagger — She character guide

> The Amahagger in She by H. Rider Haggard.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Amahagger, a young Amahagger, The Amahagger, a brawny Amahagger, an Amahagger

**First appearance:** 0013-xi-the-plain-of-k-r

## Who they are

A fierce, cannibalistic tribe dwelling in the caves of Kôr.

## Relationships

### [Billali](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/characters/billali)

_professional_

Billali is the chief and leader of the Amahagger people, commanding their obedience.

### [Billali](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/characters/billali)

_professional_

Billali is the chief and leader of the Amahagger people, commanding their obedience.

## In the story

### [VI: An Early Christian Ceremony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/vi-an-early-christian-ceremony)

The People of the Rocks; tall, handsome, armed with spears, and obey Ayesha's command to spare the white men.

### [VII: Ustane Sings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/vii-ustane-sings)

The People of the Rocks; live in caves and treat strangers with suspicion.

### [VIII: The Feast, and After!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/viii-the-feast-and-after)

Host the feast; perform the cannibalistic ritual; pursue the group after the woman's death.

### [X: Speculations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/x-speculations)

Provide bearers and escort for the journey; their customs regarding women and marriage are discussed by Billali.

### [The Plain of Kôr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/xi-the-plain-of-k-r)

Serve as bearers and guards; they are impressed by Holly's rifle shot and gather around the travelers upon arrival.

### [XV: Ayesha Gives Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/xv-ayesha-gives-judgment)

The accused attackers and the audience at the trial; they react with horror to the sentence.

### [XIX: “Give Me a Black Goat!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/xix-give-me-a-black-goat)

Perform the savage dance, including a possessed woman and a beastly pantomime, showcasing their customs.

### [Job Has a Presentiment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/xxii-job-has-a-presentiment)

Observed sowing a field with grain in a scriptural fashion, providing a homely contrast to their usual dreadfulness.

### [Over the Mountain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/xxviii-over-the-mountain)

Hostile tribe; Billali fears they will kill Holly and Leo if they learn Ayesha is dead.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/she_se/chapters/endnotes)

Described as superstitiously avoiding the ruins of Kôr despite using tombs for linen and fuel.

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