# Phanuel — Short Fiction character guide

> Phanuel in Short Fiction by Gustave Flaubert.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Presently Phanuel

**First appearance:** 0011-herodias

## Who they are

A Pharisee and prophet who warns Herod about Iaokanann.

## Relationships

### [Herod Antipas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/herod_antipas)

_professional_

Phanuel is a court astrologer who advises Herod Antipas, interpreting omens and prophecies.

### [Herod Antipas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/herod_antipas)

_professional_

Phanuel is a court astrologer who advises Herod Antipas, interpreting omens and prophecies.

## In the story

### [I: The Curse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_22_se/chapters/i-the-curse)

Not present in this chapter.

### [II: The Crime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_22_se/chapters/ii-the-crime)

Not present in this chapter.

### [I: The Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_22_se/chapters/i-the-palace)

An Essene who appears at the palace, nearly killed by Mannaeus, later intercepts Antipas to plead for Iaokanann's release.

### [III: The Banquet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_22_se/chapters/iii-the-banquet)

An Essene who enters quietly, having surveyed the heavens, and avoids defilement from the banquet.

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