The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Adam
Also known as our first Father Adam, First Father Adam
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 15
Adam is invoked as the beginning of human history, a name that opens onto an immense distance of time and belief. The text says nothing of his face or bearing, allowing his presence to remain elemental and symbolic.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 15
- Books
- 1
Adam appears as the First Father, the point from which the account measures the span of human history. He is referenced as the first man created by God, but no personal episodes or further arc are recounted.
Description
The text identifies Adam as the first man created by God but does not describe his appearance. His build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinguishing marks are left unspecified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- S
Sethson
In the Christian Dry Tree legend, Seth is Adam’s son and seeks the promised Oil of Mercy for his dying father.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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