# The Cabiri — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> The Cabiri in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-ix

## Who they are

Ancient mystery cult deities, cited as a historical humbug.

## In the story

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xlvi)

Described as the most ancient of heathen divinities, whose mysteries involved starvation, terror, and a promise of safety from drowning.

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