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Myrmex

Slave entrusted to guard a treasure, later seduced by Philesiterus.

minor

Also known as poor Myrmex

First appearance: book iv

Myrmex's tie to Philesiterus is one of the pressures that moves The Golden Ass—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Faithful servant of Barbarus who is bribed with gold to allow the adulterer Philesiterus into his mistress's chamber.
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With Philesiterus (professional): Myrmex, a slave, is bribed and coerced by Philesiterus to help him seduce his master's wife. With Barbarus (professional): Barbarus is Myrmex's master, a wealthy man whose wife is…

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See Myrmex in book iv

Character Web

3 connections

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PHPhilesiterusBABarbarusVEVenusMYMyrmex

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Infidelity and deception
  • Cupid and Psyche cast

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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See Myrmex in book iv

In the story

Myrmex appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See Myrmex in book iv
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