The Golden Ass · Character

Daphne

Woman who turns into a laurel tree, mentioned in a story.

minor

First appearance: ii

Daphne shows up with force in XXXVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a neighbor who enjoys her lovers freely.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of Lucius's terror and desperation…

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