Mythological Persons in order of appearance within the novel:

Lilith

Ancient Hebrew legends speaks of Lilith as Adam's first wife. In the medieval era, she was thought to be a mother to monster and a devourer of uncircumcised babies.

Nimuë

Sorceress, this student of Merlin was also Merlin's lover. Also known as The Lady of the Lake.

Historical Persons in order of appearance within the novel:

Guillaume de Lorris

Poet and author of le Roman de la Rose Died before he was able to finish the poem.

Queen Blanche of Castile (France)

Wife of Louis VIII, Queen from 1223 through 1226. Ruled France during the Seventh Crusade while King Louis IX was on Crusade

Queen Marguerite de Provence (France)

Queen from 1226 through 1270, wife of Louis IX, traveled with him on the Seventh Crusade.

Albertus Magnus (Professor at University of Paris, Christian Saint)

Taught at the University of Paris from 1245-1248. He was a tremendous naturalist and scientist, and published works on logic, theology, botany, geography, stronomy, astrology, mineralogy, chemistry, zoolology, and physioloogy.

Thomas Acquinas (Student of Albertus Magnus at University of Paris, Christian Saint, Doctor Angelicus, Doctor Communis)

This "Dumb Ox" is perhaps the greatest theologian in the history of Christianity. He studied under Albertus Magnus from 1245-1248 at the University of Paris, where he would later return to teach. He was good friends with Bonaventure, and took his degree of Mastery in 1257 with him.

Brother Bonaventure (Student of John of Rochelle at University of Paris, Christian Saint, Doctor Seraphicus)

This gentle scholar, mystic and theologian was a student at the University of Paris from 1243 through 1253. He would take his degree of Mastery with Thomas Acquinas, his good friend in 1257.

Mawlānā Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī (revered Sufi Saint, known to the world as Rumi.)

Sufi poet and mystic who wrote in Persian.

Shams

Mystic and teacher of Mawlānā Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī.

Al-Musta’sim, caliph of Baghdad

Last Caliph of Baghdad. He let what was left of the Caliphate decay, would not negotiate nor raise an army to oppose the Mongols who sacked and burned Baghdad in 1258.

Bela Arpáds, King of Hungary

King of Hungary from 1235-1270, restored Hungary after the Mongol invasion. Considered the second founder due to his work in restoring the Kingdom.

Queen Mary Lascaris (daughter of the late Emperor of the Roman Empire, now Queen of Hungary)

Queen of Hungary from 1235 - through 1270.

Margaret (later St. Margaret of Hungary)

Promised to a monastery when Hungary was freed from the Mongols, St. Margaret lived from 1242-1271.

Prince Bohemond, last prince Antioch

Bohemond IV was prince in Antioch until the city was destroyed in 1268. His alliance with the Mongols was the prime reason for the Mamluk's war and their destruction of the city.

Acharya Madhwa (hindu saint)

Also known as Madhva, this Hindu Saint was a prominent Theologian and wrestler. The dates of his life are in dispute, but what is known about him is that he taught Dwaita, or Dualism, and was a proponent of Bhakti.

Nasir, Sultan of Delhi

Reigned as Sultan of Delhi from 1246-1266

Balban, Sultan of Delhi

Usurped the Sultinate in 1266, had been First Deputy to Nasir.