CAST OF CHARACTERS
Chronicle Characters
Hopi The thirteen-year-old brother of Isis. Ever since surviving the bite of a crocodile in the attack that killed their parents, Hopi has had a fascination with dangerous creatures, particularly snakes and scorpions. He is training to be a priest of Serqet, which will qualify him to treat bites and stings.
Isis The eleven-year-old sister of Hopi. She is a talented dancer and performs regularly with Nefert and Paneb’s troupe. Her dance partner is Mut.
Mut The eleven-year-old daughter of Paneb and Nefert, and dance partner to Isis.
Paneb Husband of Nefert, father of Mut, Ramose and Kha, and the head of the household where Isis and Hopi live. He organises bookings for the dance and music troupe.
Nefert Wife of Paneb, mother of Mut, Ramose and Kha, and sister of Sheri and Kia. She plays the lute and is head of the dance and music troupe.
Sheri One of Nefert’s widowed sisters, and a musician in the troupe. She has a particularly loving nature.
Kia The second of Nefert’s widowed sisters, also a musician living with the troupe. She is slightly more cold and distant than Sheri, but is hardworking and practical.
Ramose Eldest son of Nefert and Paneb, aged five. Mut’s brother.
Kha Younger son of Nefert and Paneb, aged two. Mut’s brother.
Menna Hopi’s tutor, and a priest of Serqet in the town of Waset. (A priest of Serqet was someone who treated snake bites and scorpion stings.)
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Other Characters in This Story
Sinuhe (You say ‘Sin-oo-ay’) A peasant farmer who works on a small section of land not far from Waset. He is the cousin of Paneb.
Abana The new chief tax collector for the region surrounding Waset. A ruthless and dishonest man who enjoys entertainment and throwing big parties.
Weni The chief embalmer at the embalmers’ workshops in Waset. His official title is ‘Overseer of the Mysteries’.
Hetep The lector priest attached to the embalmers’ workshops in Waset.
Meryt-Amun A trader who lives in Waset, on the same street as Isis and Hopi.
Yuya One of Meryt-Amun’s daughters.