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[[File:Alan Lee - Artaxerxes.jpg|thumb|right|Artaxerxes by [[Alan Lee]]]]'''Artaxerxes''' is the wizard, and main antagonist, in ''[[Roverandom]]''. Artaxerxes is described as an old man in ragged trousers wearing a green hat with a blue feather.<ref name="Roverandom">{{HM|R}}</ref>{{rp|1}} Originally from [[wikipedia:Persia|Persia]], he ended up in [[wikipedia:Pershore|Pershore]] by mistake.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|14}}
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'''Artaxerxes''' is the wizard, and main antagonist, in ''[[Roverandom]]''. Artaxerxes is described as an old man in ragged trousers wearing a green hat with a blue feather.<ref name="Roverandom">{{HM|R}}</ref>{{rp|1}}
 
== History ==
Originally from [[wikipedia:Persia|Persia]], Artaxerxes ended up in [[wikipedia:Pershore|Pershore]] by mistake.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|14}}


After Artaxerxes picks up [[Rover]]'s yellow ball, Rover demands it back without saying "please". Rover bites Artaxerxes trousers when he continues to refuse to return the ball; in retaliation, Artaxerxes turns Rover into a toy dog and transports Rover to a toy shop.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|1-2}} Although Rover visits the [[Man-in-the-Moon]] with the help of [[Mew]], and seeks the help of the sand-sorcerer [[Psamathos Psamathides]], the great whale [[Uin]] takes Roverandom (as he is now known) to ask Artaxerxes to return him to being a normal dog.
After Artaxerxes picks up [[Rover]]'s yellow ball, Rover demands it back without saying "please". Rover bites Artaxerxes trousers when he continues to refuse to return the ball; in retaliation, Artaxerxes turns Rover into a toy dog and transports Rover to a toy shop.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|1-2}} Although Rover visits the [[Man-in-the-Moon]] with the help of [[Mew]], and seeks the help of the sand-sorcerer [[Psamathos Psamathides]], the great whale [[Uin]] takes Roverandom (as he is now known) to ask Artaxerxes to return him to being a normal dog.


Artaxerxes is living at the bottom of the Deep Blue Sea and is married to the daughter of the Mer-king. As a wizard, he has been appointed Pacific and Atlantic Magician and is known as '''PAM'''. All the woes of the mer-people are blamed on PAM, including the emergence of a Sea-serpent. Because he is so deeply unpopular, PAM leaves with his wife and Roverandom: he takes Roverandom with him as the dog continues to be polite and show faith in his magical abilities.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|55 ff}}
Artaxerxes is living at the bottom of the Deep Blue Sea and is married to the daughter of the Mer-king and has a white Mer-dog called Rover. As a wizard, he has been appointed Pacific and Atlantic Magician and is known as '''PAM'''. All the woes of the mer-people are blamed on PAM, including the emergence of a Sea-serpent. Because he is so deeply unpopular, Artaxerxes leaves with his wife and Roverandom: he takes Roverandom with him as the dog continues to be polite and show faith in his magical abilities.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|55 ff}}


Back on land, Artaxerxes turns Roverandom back into a real dog. Wearing a purple velvet suit, Artaxerxes sets up a chocolate and cigarette shop by the beach (selling [[wikipedia:Rock (confectionery)|Pam's Rock]]), whilst his wife gave swimming lessons.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|83-7}}
Back on land, Artaxerxes turns Roverandom back into a real dog. Wearing a purple velvet suit, Artaxerxes sets up a chocolate and cigarette shop by the beach (selling [[wikipedia:Rock (confectionery)|Pam's Rock]]), whilst his wife gave swimming lessons.<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|83-7}}


==Etymology==
== Etymology ==
[[wikipedia:Artaxerxes|Artaxerxes]] is the name of five Kings of Persia.
[[wikipedia:Artaxerxes|Artaxerxes]] is the name of five Kings of Persia.


[[Wayne G. Hammond|Hammond]] and [[Christina Scull|Scull]] note that the abbreviation for Pacific and Atlantic Magaician, PAM, is the same nickname that was given to former British Prime Minister [[wikipedia:Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston|Lord Palmerstone]].<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|109}}
[[Wayne G. Hammond|Hammond]] and [[Christina Scull|Scull]] note that the abbreviation for Pacific and Atlantic Magaician, PAM, is the same nickname that was given to former British Prime Minister [[wikipedia:Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston|Lord Palmerstone]].<ref name="Roverandom"/>{{rp|109}}


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== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree| | | ART |~| MRS |ART='''ARTAXERXES'''<br/><small>''unknown''</small>|MRS=[[Mrs. Artaxerxes]]<br/><small>''unknown''</small>}}
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[[Category:Roverandom]]
[[Category:Roverandom]]
[[fi:Artakserkses]]
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Latest revision as of 03:43, 19 October 2022

Artaxerxes
Alan Lee - Artaxerxes.jpg
"Artaxerxes" by Alan Lee
Biographical Information
Other namesErtaxarxes, Mr. A. Pam
TitlesOld
PositionWizard
Pacific and Atlantic Magician
LocationPershore
Deep Blue Sea
Birth Persia
Family
SpouseMrs. Artaxerxes
Physical Description
ClothingRagged old coat; ragged green trousers and green socks; old pipe; old green hat with a blue feather at the back
WeaponryLittle wand (Fountain-pen)

Artaxerxes is the wizard, and main antagonist, in Roverandom. Artaxerxes is described as an old man in ragged trousers wearing a green hat with a blue feather.[1]:1

History[edit | edit source]

Originally from Persia, Artaxerxes ended up in Pershore by mistake.[1]:14

After Artaxerxes picks up Rover's yellow ball, Rover demands it back without saying "please". Rover bites Artaxerxes trousers when he continues to refuse to return the ball; in retaliation, Artaxerxes turns Rover into a toy dog and transports Rover to a toy shop.[1]:1-2 Although Rover visits the Man-in-the-Moon with the help of Mew, and seeks the help of the sand-sorcerer Psamathos Psamathides, the great whale Uin takes Roverandom (as he is now known) to ask Artaxerxes to return him to being a normal dog.

Artaxerxes is living at the bottom of the Deep Blue Sea and is married to the daughter of the Mer-king and has a white Mer-dog called Rover. As a wizard, he has been appointed Pacific and Atlantic Magician and is known as PAM. All the woes of the mer-people are blamed on PAM, including the emergence of a Sea-serpent. Because he is so deeply unpopular, Artaxerxes leaves with his wife and Roverandom: he takes Roverandom with him as the dog continues to be polite and show faith in his magical abilities.[1]:55 ff

Back on land, Artaxerxes turns Roverandom back into a real dog. Wearing a purple velvet suit, Artaxerxes sets up a chocolate and cigarette shop by the beach (selling Pam's Rock), whilst his wife gave swimming lessons.[1]:83-7

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Artaxerxes is the name of five Kings of Persia.

Hammond and Scull note that the abbreviation for Pacific and Atlantic Magaician, PAM, is the same nickname that was given to former British Prime Minister Lord Palmerstone.[1]:109

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

 
 
 
 
Mer-king
unknown
 
unnamed wife
unknown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARTAXERXES
unknown
 
Mrs. Artaxerxes
unknown
 


References