The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Yáḳút
Also known as Yaqut
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 56
Yáḳút enters the account as a name attached to knowledge of the world: a quiet presence behind the maps and measured descriptions. His appeal lies in the sense that distant places can be made legible through patient attention.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 56
- Books
- 1
Yáḳút is invoked as a source of geographical knowledge, lending authority to descriptions of places beyond the travelers’ immediate experience. The text provides no personal history, relationships, or transformation for him; he remains a scholar encountered through the information attributed to his name.
Description
The text gives no description of Yáḳút’s appearance, age, build, coloring, hair, eyes, clothing, or distinguishing features. Any visual rendering should avoid assigning specific physical traits or costume, presenting him without unsupported particulars.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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