The Golden Ass · Character
Milo
Lucius's wealthy, tight-fisted host in Hypata, a moneylender whose dull talk and hidden household conceal a witch for a wife.
supporting
Also known as Milo of Hippata, Milo of Diophanes
First appearance: ii
As a supporting figure in The Golden Ass, Milo is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A wealthy miser in Hypata, Lucius's host.
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Milo of Hippata receives Lucius into his home with the manners of a man who counts every coin and every cup of wine. He is a cautious, skeptical old businessman who laughs at soothsayers and warns against trusting…
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16 connectionsA slice of how Milo sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Cupid and Psyche cast
- Protagonist
- Mythological and supporting figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of Lucius's terror and desperation…
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- Lucius
social · ambivalent
Lucius stays as a guest in Milo's house during his travels in Thessaly, a hospitable but… How this plays out →
- Lucius
social · ambivalent
Lucius stays as a guest in Milo's house during his travels in Thessaly, a hospitable but… How this plays out →
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Milo appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.