The Golden Ass · Character
Meroe
Powerful witch who takes revenge on her lover Socrates.
minor
Also known as Meroe the Witch
First appearance: Book I
Meroe's tie to Socrates is one of the pressures that moves The Golden Ass—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A powerful witch who enchants and attacks Socrates.
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With Socrates (psychological): Meroe, a witch, dominates and victimizes Socrates, draining his life force through sorcery and manipulation. In Book I: A powerful witch who enchants and attacks Socrates. Later, in III:…
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- Psychological
- Other
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- Mythological and supporting figures
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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