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The Babylonian Queen

A queen encountered during the children's visit to Babylon.

minor

Also known as the Queen

First appearance: vi the way to babylon

The Babylonian Queen's tie to Cyril is one of the pressures that moves The Story of the Amulet—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Holds public justice, hosts the children, and tells the story of the foreign bride.
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The Babylonian Queen first appears in 0007 vi the way to babylon.

With Cyril (friendship): Cyril develops a friendly and respectful rapport with the Babylonian Queen, often engaging her in conversation about her ancient world. With Anthea (friendship): Anthea forms a gentle friendship with the Babylonian Queen, showing kindness and curiosity about her life and troubles. With Robert (friendship): Robert is intrigued by the Babylonian Queen and interacts with her with boyish curiosity and occasional bravado.

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Character Web

17 connections

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CYCyrilANAntheaRORobertJAJaneTPThe PsammeadTBThe Babylonian Queen

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Family and Companions
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene marks the dramatic climax because Cyril articulates the central crisis—that searching the Past for…

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Relationships

  • Cyril

    friendship · positive

    Cyril develops a friendly and respectful rapport with the Babylonian Queen, often… How this plays out →

  • Anthea

    friendship · positive

  • Robert

    friendship · positive

  • Jane

    friendship · positive

  • Cyril

    friendship · positive

    Cyril develops a friendly and respectful rapport with the Babylonian Queen, often… How this plays out →

  • Cyril

    friendship · positive

    Cyril develops a friendly and respectful rapport with the Babylonian Queen, often… How this plays out →

  • Jane

    friendship · positive

  • Anthea

    friendship · positive

  • Robert

    friendship · positive

  • Anthea

    friendship · positive

  • Robert

    friendship · positive

  • Jane

    friendship · positive

Relationship notes

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In the story

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See The Babylonian Queen in VII: “The Deepest Dungeon Below the Castle Moat”