The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Melchior
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 49
Melchior is surrounded by the hush of sacred memory, a name spoken alongside the other Magi and preserved by tradition. His brief appearance carries the feeling of an old pilgrimage whose meaning has traveled farther than its travelers.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 49
- Books
- 1
Melchior is named as one of the Three Kings, alongside Gaspar and Balthasar, whose names were accepted by the Roman Church. The account associates the Magi with Saba and their burial there, but offers no individual history or personal transformation for Melchior; he remains a figure of venerable religious tradition.
Description
No specific physical description of Melchior is provided. His age, stature, build, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, and clothing are not established, nor are any individual distinguishing marks; traditional depictions should be treated as artistic interpretation rather than details from the text.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Jesus Christworshipper
Melchior is one of the Three Kings who visits and adores the newborn Jesus.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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