# The Beast — Short Fiction character guide

> The Beast in Short Fiction by Fyodor Sologub.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Herald of the Beast

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

An allegorical or monstrous figure appearing in a story.

## In the story

### [Wings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/wings)

The Fairy of the Wings appears as a supernatural figure who decides who gets wings.

### [The Herald of the Beast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/the-herald-of-the-beast)

The Herald of the Beast appears as a central figure, symbolizing impending doom and the corruption of innocence.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/ii)

A monstrous creature with an immense head and luminous velvet eyes; attacked Timaride and now follows him, roaring and thudding through the darkness.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/iii)

The Herald of the Beast announces the Beast's approach; the Beast ultimately breaks through the walls and devours Gurof.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/ii)

The caged dweller from beyond the Mairure whose roar terrifies the narrator and evokes memories of village nights.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/v)

The beast is the mysterious dweller in the woods who demands human sacrifice and is described as roaring like a beast.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/vi)

The monstrous dweller beyond the river Mairure, described as immense, fierce, green-eyed, and capable of terrifying roars.

### [Captive Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_20_se/chapters/captive-death)

The Knight is described as brave and invincible, but is unnamed; he captures Death and later releases her after hearing Life's words.

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