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Phanuel

A Pharisee and prophet who warns Herod about Iaokanann.

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Also known as Presently Phanuel

First appearance: herodias

Phanuel's tie to Herod Antipas is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

An Essene who appears at the palace, nearly killed by Mannaeus, later intercepts Antipas to plead for Iaokanann's release.
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With Herod Antipas (professional): Phanuel is a court astrologer who advises Herod Antipas, interpreting omens and prophecies. With Herod Antipas (professional): Phanuel is a court astrologer who advises Herod Antipas,…

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HAHerod AntipasIAIaokanannVIVitelliusMAMannaeusJOJonathasPHPhanuel

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Herodias story characters
  • Secondary and supporting characters

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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In the story

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