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Desert GodWilbur SmithAncient Egypt, book 5

Characters in Desert God

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Supporting characters

  • Tehuti

    The elder of the Pharaoh's two young sisters, promised in marriage to the ruler of Crete and drawn to the captain guarding the journey.

  • Bekatha

    The Pharaoh's younger sister, who travels with Taita and her sister as part of the diplomatic marriage plan.

  • Zaras

    Captain of the Blue Crocodile division of the Royal Guards, who helps protect the princesses on the journey.

  • Loxias

    A Cretan girl who befriends Taita and the princesses and teaches them Greek.

  • Tamose

    The young Pharaoh who rules from Thebes and relies on Taita's counsel in his war against the Hyksos.