Skip to content
Book cover of Galatea
GalateaMadeline Miller

Characters in Galatea

3 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Galatea

    A woman sculpted from marble and brought to life to be a perfect wife, who fights for her freedom.

Antagonists

  • Pygmalion

    Galatea's husband, the sculptor who carved her and expects her to stay the obedient, grateful miracle he wished for.

Supporting characters

  • Paphos

    Galatea's young daughter, whom she has taught to read and whose future she is determined to protect.