# Tsi-puff — The First Men in the Moon character guide

> Tsi-puff in The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tsi

**First appearance:** 0025-xxiv-the-natural-history-of-the-selenites

## Who they are

A Selenite philosopher who debates with Cavor about human customs.

## Relationships

### [Phi-oo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_men_in_the_moon_se/characters/phi_oo)

_professional_

Tsi-puff is a Selenite philosopher and mathematician who works closely with Phi-oo in studying Cavor.

### [Mr. Cavor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_men_in_the_moon_se/characters/mr_cavor)

_professional_

Tsi-puff is a Selenite intellectual who engages Cavor in philosophical and scientific discussions.

### [The Grand Lunar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_men_in_the_moon_se/characters/the_grand_lunar)

_professional_

Tsi-puff advises the Grand Lunar on matters concerning Cavor and Earth's knowledge.

### [Mr. Bedford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_men_in_the_moon_se/characters/mr_bedford)

_rivalry_

Bedford attacks Tsi-puff in a panic during the Selenite pursuit, viewing him as a threat.

### [The Grand Lunar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_men_in_the_moon_se/characters/the_grand_lunar)

_professional_

Tsi-puff advises the Grand Lunar on matters concerning Cavor and Earth's knowledge.

## In the story

### [XXIV: The Natural History of the Selenites](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_men_in_the_moon_se/chapters/xxiv-the-natural-history-of-the-selenites)

The erudite Selenite who remembers words and facts infallibly.

### [XXV: The Grand Lunar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_first_men_in_the_moon_se/chapters/xxv-the-grand-lunar)

Mentioned as being present in the procession, carried in a litter.

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