The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Kais
Also known as Kais, son of a poor widow of Síráf
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 42
Kais enters the account as a name attached to a place and a story of humble beginnings. The text offers no portrait of him, leaving his presence as elusive as a trace of an old voyage.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (10th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 42
- Books
- 1
Kais is recalled as the son of a poor widow of Síráf, and his name is linked to the island whose history the book recounts. The account supplies no further detail about his life, character, or relationships, preserving him as a brief figure in the tale of the place.
Description
No physical features are provided for Kais. The text does not specify his height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, face, or clothing, so a visual portrait cannot be established from the source.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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