Seumas Beg

Leprecaun

Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.

Brigid Beg

Brigid Beg is Seumas Beg's sister, and they share a close sibling bond, often playing and exploring together.

Pan

Pan befriends the boy Seumas Beg, treating him as a playful companion and guide in the natural world.

Caitilin Ni Murrachu

Caitilin is kind to Seumas Beg, treating him like a younger brother or a favored child in the community.

Thin Woman of Inis Magrath

The Thin Woman is Seumas Beg's mother, and she is both nurturing and stern, guiding his upbringing.

Leprecaun

Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.

Pan

Pan befriends the boy Seumas Beg, treating him as a playful companion and guide in the natural world.

Leprecaun

Seumas Beg is the Leprecaun's son, and the Leprecaun is protective yet often exasperated by the boy's curiosity and adventures.

Caitilin Ni Murrachu

Caitilin is kind to Seumas Beg, treating him like a younger brother or a favored child in the community.

Brigid Beg

Brigid Beg is Seumas Beg's sister, and they share a close sibling bond, often playing and exploring together.

Caitilin Ni Murrachu

Caitilin is kind to Seumas Beg, treating him like a younger brother or a favored child in the community.

Thin Woman of Inis Magrath

The Thin Woman is Seumas Beg's mother, and she is both nurturing and stern, guiding his upbringing.

Book I: The Coming of Pan

Seumas Beg appears as a central figure, possibly the Philosopher.

I

The little boy born to one Philosopher and the Grey Woman, later swapped to the Thin Woman. He discovers the sunlight in the clearing.

II

One of the children, deeply interested in visitors and their problems, learns from overheard conversations.

III

Referred to as 'the Philosopher'; he advises Meehawl and deduces the Leprecauns took the washboard.

IV

Seumas and Brigid weep in sympathy for the weeping Leprecaun.

V

Plays games with the Leprecaun and follows him into the hole.

VII

The Philosopher, who listens to Meehawl's troubles, deduces Pan's involvement, and plans to send his children to confront Pan.

VIII

Visits the Leprecauns' underground home, politely greets them, and is measured for shoes.

IX

Sent by his father to confront Pan; engages in conversation about hunger and wisdom.

Book II: The Philosopher’s Journey

The Philosopher begins his journey to Angus Óg.

The Philosopher's Quest and Confrontation with Pan

The Philosopher questions the children about Pan, grows angry, and decides to journey to Angus Óg. He confronts Pan in the cave and engages in a philosophical debate.

XI

The Philosopher reflects on his own changing opinions about right and wrong, and feels a sense of well-being as he travels.

Book V: The Policemen

Present during the Philosopher's arrest and the return of the gold.

XIV

The Philosopher is arrested and escorted through the dark countryside, discoursing on the nature of civilization and animal intelligence.

XV

The Philosopher, deeply contemplative, meditates on the concept of 'me-ness' and insists on surrendering to the police despite offers of refuge.

XVI

The Philosopher gives himself up at the barracks, is placed in a cell, and struggles with the mental oppression of imprisonment.

XVII

Explores the woods with Brigid, digs up a crock of gold, and listens to the Thin Woman's advice.