The Golden Ass · Character
Proserpina
Queen of the underworld from whom Psyche must fetch beauty.
minor
First appearance: vi
Proserpina shows up with force in XLVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Invoked as a form of the goddess in Lucius's prayer.
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- Other
Character groups
- Mythological and supporting figures
- Cupid and Psyche cast
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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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See Proserpina in vi