The Golden Ass · Character
Thrasileon
Bandit who disguises himself in a bear skin to infiltrate a house.
minor
First appearance: book iv
Thrasileon shows up with force in XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A courageous thief who disguises himself as a bear to infiltrate Demochares' house; he is killed by dogs and servants but remains loyal to his comrades.
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In XX: A courageous thief who disguises himself as a bear to infiltrate Demochares' house; he is killed by dogs and servants but remains loyal to his comrades. Later, in Book VII: One of the thieves, involved in…
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- Disguise and divine guidance
- Witch Meroe's victims
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