# Myrmex — The Golden Ass character guide

> Myrmex in The Golden Ass by Apuleius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Myrmex

**First appearance:** 0026-book-iv

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Philesiterus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/characters/philesiterus)

_professional_

Myrmex, a slave, is bribed and coerced by Philesiterus to help him seduce his master's wife.

### [Barbarus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/characters/barbarus)

_professional_

Barbarus is Myrmex's master, a wealthy man whose wife is pursued by Philesiterus, creating a tense dynamic.

### [Philesiterus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/characters/philesiterus)

_professional_

Myrmex, a slave, is bribed and coerced by Philesiterus to help him seduce his master's wife.

## In the story

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_ass_se/chapters/xli)

Faithful servant of Barbarus who is bribed with gold to allow the adulterer Philesiterus into his mistress's chamber.

## Links

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