# Phoebe — The Consolation of Philosophy character guide

> Phoebe in The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-song-vi-all-things-have-their-needful-order

## Who they are

The moon goddess, used in astronomical and poetic metaphors.

## Relationships

### [Fortune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/fortune)

_social_

Phoebe, a Titaness associated with the moon, is mentioned alongside Fortune in allegorical contexts of celestial influence.

### [Hesper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/hesper)

_social_

Hesper and Phoebe are celestial figures used together in allegorical descriptions of the heavens and time.

### [Fortune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/fortune)

_social_

Phoebe, a Titaness associated with the moon, is mentioned alongside Fortune in allegorical contexts of celestial influence.

## In the story

### [Song VIII: Love Is Lord of All](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/song-viii-love-is-lord-of-all)

Mentioned as the moon goddess who rules the night.

### [Song VI: The Universal Aim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/song-vi-the-universal-aim)

Referenced as the moon, whose sphere is not obstructed by the sun.

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