The Golden Ass · Character
Lamathus
Captain of the thieves who dies during a raid.
minor
Also known as your valiant captain Lamathus
First appearance: book iv
Lamathus shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Valiant captain of the thieves; his hand is nailed to a door during a robbery and he commits suicide.
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In XIX: Valiant captain of the thieves; his hand is nailed to a door during a robbery and he commits suicide. Later, in Book VII: The…
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- Cupid and Psyche cast
- Protagonist
- Charites rescue plot
- Infidelity and deception
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See Lamathus in book iv