Short Fiction · Character
San Marco
A personification or symbolic figure representing Venice.
minor
Also known as Eviva San Marco, Marco
First appearance: the sacred flame
San Marco shows up with force in The Fisherman's Ring. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Venice's patron saint; appears as a powerful stranger, fights evil spirits, and gives Cecco his ring as a pledge.
San Marco first appears in 0067 the sacred flame.
In The Fisherman's Ring: Venice's patron saint; appears as a powerful stranger, fights evil spirits, and gives Cecco his ring as a pledge.
Later, in The Fisherman's Ring: Venice's patron saint; appears as a powerful stranger, fights evil spirits, and gives Cecco his ring as a pledge.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Italian and Religious Folktale Figures
- Diverse Historical, Biblical, and Legendary Figures
- Historical and Legendary Figures
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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