# Dr. Lipsius — The Three Impostors character guide

> Dr. Lipsius in The Three Impostors by Arthur Machen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lipsius

**First appearance:** 0005-novel-of-the-black-seal

## Who they are

A doctor with knowledge of occult matters.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Joseph Walters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_impostors_se/characters/mr_joseph_walters)

_psychological_

Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror.

### [Mr. James Headley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_impostors_se/characters/mr_james_headley)

_psychological_

Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans.

### [Mr. Joseph Walters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_impostors_se/characters/mr_joseph_walters)

_psychological_

Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror.

### [Mr. Joseph Walters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_impostors_se/characters/mr_joseph_walters)

_psychological_

Dr. Lipsius exerts a sinister psychological influence over Mr. Joseph Walters, drawing him into a web of deception and horror.

### [Mr. James Headley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_impostors_se/characters/mr_james_headley)

_psychological_

Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans.

### [Mr. James Headley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_impostors_se/characters/mr_james_headley)

_psychological_

Dr. Lipsius manipulates Mr. James Headley, using him as a pawn in his malevolent plans.

## In the story

### [History of the Young Man with Spectacles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_impostors_se/chapters/history-of-the-young-man-with-spectacles)

The manipulative mastermind who seduces Walters with promises of forbidden knowledge and pleasure.

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