The House on the Borderland · Character
Seth
A biblical or mythological name mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: xviii the green star
Seth's tie to Souls is one of the pressures that moves The House on the Borderland—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The ancient Egyptian god Set (Seth), the Destroyer of Souls, is recognized as a beast-headed Thing among the mountains.
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With Souls (rivalry): Seth is a monstrous entity that herds or consumes the souls, acting as a predator in the abyss. In III: The House in the Arena: The ancient Egyptian god Set (Seth), the Destroyer of Souls, is…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Cosmic and Supernatural Entities
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Souls
rivalry · negative
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