Daphnis and Chloe - Characters

Characters

The characters in the novel include:

  • Chloe - the heroine
  • Daphnis - the hero
  • Dorcon - the would-be suitor of Chloe
  • Dionysophanes - Daphnis' master and father
  • Dryas - Chloe's foster father
  • Eros - god of love
  • Lamon - Daphnis' foster father
  • Lycaenion - woman who educates Daphnis in love-making
  • Myrtale - Daphnis' foster mother
  • Nape - Chloe's foster mother
  • Gnathon - the would-be suitor of Daphnis
  • Philetas - old countryman who advises the heroes about love; likely named after Philitas of Cos

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