Caeltia Mac Dea

Patsy Mac Cann

Caeltia and Patsy are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing frequent interactions suggesting familial intimacy.

Finaun Mac Dea

Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond.

Eileen Ni Cooley

Caeltia and Eileen are close friends or allies, often seen together in social circles.

Patsy Mac Cann

Caeltia and Patsy are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing frequent interactions suggesting familial intimacy.

Finaun Mac Dea

Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond.

Patsy Mac Cann

Caeltia and Patsy are likely siblings or close relatives, sharing frequent interactions suggesting familial intimacy.

Eileen Ni Cooley

Caeltia and Eileen are close friends or allies, often seen together in social circles.

Finaun Mac Dea

Caeltia and Finaun are likely siblings or close kin, sharing a deep familial bond.

Eileen Ni Cooley

Caeltia and Eileen are close friends or allies, often seen together in social circles.

The Demi-Gods

Mentioned in Finaun's story.

II

One of the three angels; prefers to walk rather than fly to the campfire.

III

One of the angels; asleep with the others, barely visible in the pre-dawn light.

V

Described as a noble old man with a sweeping white beard, sleeping peacefully.

VI

The eldest angel; observes the donkey, strokes his beard, and asks Mary about food, initiating the lecture.

VII

Referred to as the first angel; speaks about sacred tradition and the importance of custom, and imitates Patsy's eating.

VIII

As the eldest angel, comments on the simplicity of food in an organized society.

X

One of the angels, wise but struggling to express ultimate truths in human language; engages in discussions with the Mac Canns.

XII

A seraph with a small coal-black beard; sits with Patsy Mac Cann by the brazier and marches at the tail of the cart, discussing porter and whisky.

XIII

Questions Patsy about his feelings for Eileen, offering insightful observations.

XIV

Intervenes to warn of the approaching rain and suggests seeking shelter.

XV

Smokes a silver-mounted briar, asks Eileen about her life, and defers to his father Finaun.

XVI

The other eternal enemy; pursues and is pursued by Finaun through myriad existences.

XVII

Tells Patsy he was awake for him during the story.

XIX

Explains Finaun's trances as conversations with the hierarchy, then violently attacks Eileen before seeking comfort from Finaun.

XX

Assists Patsy in hunting rabbits by driving them out of cover.

XXIII

Smiles and claims to know more about the people involved in Patsy's story, but defers to the ongoing tale.

XXIV

Reveals he is Patsy's Guardian Angel and prepares to tell a story about the men who took their clothes.

XXVI

Praised as a good storyteller by Mac Cann; prompts Art to tell his story.

XXVIII

Consulted by Finaun about their departure; refuses to speak of Mac Cann's disappearance, looking downcast.

XXIX

Sent by Mary on a foraging expedition, later aligns with Art against Cuchulain and O'Brien, but is restrained by Finaun.

The Encounter with Eileen Ni Cooley

Crouches with Cuchulain, observing the events.

XXXI

Observes Patsy with a severe gaze that instills fear, and announces the angels' departure the next day.

XXXIV

Reveals he and Finaun knew about the stolen wings all along. Urges Patsy to discard the money and breaks his own pipe, showing detachment from material possessions.

XXXV

Accepts Patsy's pipe and spade, advises Patsy to keep the gold piece, says farewell, and digs up the buried finery.