# Meroe — The Golden Ass character guide

> Meroe in The Golden Ass by Apuleius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Meroe the Witch

**First appearance:** 0006-book-i

## Who they are

Powerful witch who takes revenge on her lover Socrates.

## Relationships

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/characters/socrates)

_psychological_

Meroe, a witch, dominates and victimizes Socrates, draining his life force through sorcery and manipulation.

## In the story

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/chapters/book-i)

A powerful witch who enchants and attacks Socrates.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/chapters/iii)

The witch who seduces Socrates and is described as a powerful magician.

### [How Meroe the Witch turned diverse persons into miserable beasts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/chapters/iv)

The witch who transforms people into animals and uses enchantments to control the town.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/chapters/v)

Witch who attacks Socrates in the night, cutting his throat and removing his heart.

### [Book IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/chapters/book-ix)

Mentioned as the witch who ensnared Socrates, illustrating themes of deception and sorcery.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/characters