Thrasyllus

Publius Lucius Sabinus

Publius Lucius Sabinus and Thrasyllus are old comrades, sharing a bond of mutual respect and shared history.

Caleb

Caleb and Thrasyllus are unlikely allies, united by a common goal against a greater threat.

Catullus

Catullus and Thrasyllus clash frequently due to their opposing loyalties and volatile tempers.

Cora

Cora and Thrasyllus are acquaintances who move in the same social circles but share little trust.

Publius Lucius Sabinus

Publius Lucius Sabinus and Thrasyllus are old comrades, sharing a bond of mutual respect and shared history.

Publius Lucius Sabinus

Publius Lucius Sabinus and Thrasyllus are old comrades, sharing a bond of mutual respect and shared history.

Catullus

Catullus and Thrasyllus clash frequently due to their opposing loyalties and volatile tempers.

Caleb

Caleb and Thrasyllus are unlikely allies, united by a common goal against a greater threat.

Caleb

Caleb and Thrasyllus are unlikely allies, united by a common goal against a greater threat.

Catullus

Catullus and Thrasyllus clash frequently due to their opposing loyalties and volatile tempers.

Cora

Cora and Thrasyllus are acquaintances who move in the same social circles but share little trust.

Cora

Cora and Thrasyllus are acquaintances who move in the same social circles but share little trust.

I

The elderly tutor and freedman, who forgives Lucius for a past outburst and offers fatherly comfort.

II

Thrasyllus comforts Lucius, advises him to master his grief, and reveals he knows Ilia ran away with Carus the Cypriote, though he keeps this from Lucius.

III

Lucius's tutor, knowledgeable about Egypt from the writings of Eratosthenes and Strabo.

IV

Studies Egyptian guidebooks and maps under a palm tree.

VI

Thrasyllus is dismissed by Lucius and consoles himself by visiting the libraries of the Museum and Serapeum.

VII

Sits with Catullus, observing the stars, and is included in the journey to Canopus.

The Festival of Serapis at Canopus

The grave tutor who provides historical commentary about Thonis and Helen.

The Festival of Serapis at Canopus

Follows Lucius and Catullus in the procession.

The Dream at Canopus

Thrasyllus asks Lucius if he has dreamed, showing concern for his master.

XI

Thrasyllus studies books, maps, and globes indoors.

XIII

Advises Lucius to forget Ilia and seek wisdom in Egypt; proposes the journey up the Nile.

The Night of Isis

Thrasyllus returns late at night and confides in Cora his disappointment with the wisdom of Egypt, but still hopes to find a cure for Lucius in Memphis or Thebes.

Chapter XV

Thrasyllus points out the Pyramids and the Sphinx with rapture, and later tries to deflect Lucius's anger about Ilia's abduction.

XVI

The old tutor who explains the history of the pyramids and the Pharaohs, and comforts Lucius with philosophical reflections.

The Black Pyramid

Corrects Caleb's claim about Cleopatra's tomb, attributing the black pyramid to Doricha.

XVIII

Whispers that the hermit is a seer who may have seen the new god spoken of by the sibyls; urges Lucius to leave for safety.

XIX

Mentioned as the one who bought Cora for Lucius on the slave-market in Rome and whose notes Lucius recalls regarding Menelaus and the Trojan colony.

XX

Travels beside Lucius in the litter and tells the story of Alexander the Great's journey to the oracle of Ammon.

XXI

Kneels and bows behind Lucius before the high-priest.

XXII

One of Lucius's followers staying in the temple rooms; present but not active in the night scene.

XXIII

Melancholy over the decline of Egypt and the loss of Hermetic wisdom; reacts with shock to Lucius's revelation.

XXIV

Thrasyllus accompanies Lucius through the ruins of Thebes and witnesses the colossus of Memnon.

XXV

Thrasyllus remains awake and thoughtful, contemplating the spherical nature of the world and observing Lucius's recovery.

XXVI

Thrasyllus is noted as having taught Cora about the mountains, plants, and animals during the day.

Cape Dire

Turns pale upon hearing the news; stands watch with Caleb.

XXVIII

Thrasyllus is called in with the stewards to examine Caleb's bill.

XXIX

Boards the trireme with Lucius and Cora, carrying luggage and consulting maps during the voyage.

Postscript

Mentioned in Caleb's closing blessings as part of Lucius's household.