King of Salem

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King of Salem is a mystical, wise monarch in Paulo Coelho’s novel "The Alchemist" who guides the protagonist Santiago toward discovering his Personal Legend.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
literary character
mentor archetype
monarch
alsoKnownAs Melchizedek NERFINISHED
appearsAtLocation Tarifa NERFINISHED
appearsIn The Alchemist NERFINISHED
appearsInMedium novel
basedOn Melchizedek from biblical tradition
creator Paulo Coelho NERFINISHED
encouragesAction pursue Personal Legend
explainsIdea Soul of the World NERFINISHED
omens
principle of favorability
firstAppearanceContext encounters Santiago while he is a shepherd
genreOfWork allegorical novel
givesObject Urim and Thummim NERFINISHED
givesObjectTo Santiago NERFINISHED
guidesCharacter Santiago NERFINISHED
hasOccupation king
hasThemeAssociation destiny
faith
following dreams
self-discovery
spiritual guidance
hasTitle King of Salem NERFINISHED
hasTrait benevolent
mystical
spiritually enlightened
wise
inspiredByTradition Judeo-Christian tradition
languageOfName English
meetsCharacterAt Tarifa NERFINISHED
narrativeFunction initiates hero’s journey
reveals concept of Personal Legend
roleInWork mentor to Santiago
teachesConcept Language of the World
Personal Legend
workAuthor Paulo Coelho NERFINISHED
workCountryOfOrigin Brazil NERFINISHED
workOriginalLanguage Portuguese
workPublicationYear 1988

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Melchizedek title King of Salem
subject surface form: Melchizedek (The Alchemist)