Anthea

Cyril

Anthea and Cyril are siblings who often collaborate and lead their adventures together, with Anthea being more cautious and Cyril more daring.

Jane

Anthea and Jane are sisters who share a close bond, with Anthea often acting as a maternal figure to the younger Jane.

Robert

Anthea and Robert are siblings who work together closely, with Anthea often mediating Robert's impulsive tendencies.

The Psammead

Anthea is the most empathetic toward the Psammead, treating it as a friend and confidant rather than just a magical creature.

The Babylonian Queen

Anthea forms a gentle friendship with the Babylonian Queen, showing kindness and curiosity about her life and troubles.

Old Nurse

Anthea respects the Old Nurse as a maternal figure and often seeks her advice or help in domestic matters.

Mother

Anthea deeply loves and misses her mother, often thinking of her as a source of moral guidance and comfort.

Cyril

Anthea and Cyril are siblings who often collaborate and lead their adventures together, with Anthea being more cautious and Cyril more daring.

The Psammead

Anthea is the most empathetic toward the Psammead, treating it as a friend and confidant rather than just a magical creature.

The Psammead

Anthea is the most empathetic toward the Psammead, treating it as a friend and confidant rather than just a magical creature.

Mother

Anthea deeply loves and misses her mother, often thinking of her as a source of moral guidance and comfort.

Cyril

Anthea and Cyril are siblings who often collaborate and lead their adventures together, with Anthea being more cautious and Cyril more daring.

The Story of the Amulet

One of the children who helps find the Psammead and participates in the purchase of the amulet.

I: The Psammead

Anthea is the one who wishes for the money to buy the Psammead, and she carefully carries it home in a paper bag.

II: The Half Amulet

Anthea carries the Psammead downstairs and pleads with it to wait for the others. She feels a cold pain thinking of her absent parents and the Lamb, but is comforted by the prospect of adventures.

III: The Past

Politely thanks the Amulet's voice and later persuades the others to let her wear the charm for safekeeping.

The Fight in the Village

Anthea takes charge after the escape, carrying dinner to the learned gentleman and recounting the adventure.

VI: The Way to Babylon

Supports the idea of using the charm again and speaks the word of power to activate it. She takes charge of the group's interactions in Babylon.

VII: “The Deepest Dungeon Below the Castle Moat”

Discusses scales and singing with the Queen; worries about Jane and the Psammead.

VIII: The Queen in London

Anthea takes the sovereign from the Learned Gentleman and later sews a bag for the Psammead with Jane.

Atlantis

Suggests taking the learned gentleman to Atlantis; leads the group through the Amulet.

X: The Little Black Girl and Julius Caesar

Anthea is kind and practical, taking the lead in comforting Imogen and trying to reason with Caesar.

XI: Before Pharaoh

Suggests using gifts to trade for the Amulet; selects the Nécessaire by blindfold; tries to protect the Psammead.

XII: The Sorry-Present and the Expelled Little Boy

Proposes the sorry-present for Old Nurse; leads the visit to the Learned Gentleman in the future.

The Shipwreck on the Tin Islands

Holds up the Amulet to escape the shipwreck and later suggests the Amulet heard them talking when they arrive in Tyre.

XIV: The Heart's Desire

Anthea takes charge, negotiating with Rekh-marā and consulting the Amulet. She shows compassion and leadership.