Places
Andalusia, Spain
Santiago’s home region, where he works as a shepherd and first dreams of his treasure.
Who is Santiago?
Santiago is a shepherd from Andalusia, Spain
Santiago's dream
He repeatedly dreams of a child telling him about a hidden treasure near the Egyptian pyramids.
Melchizedek
King of Salem who introduces Santiago to the personal legend
Where does Santiago meet the Crystal Merchant?
He meets him in Tangier, Morocco after being robbed
Tarifa, Spain
A small town where Santiago meets the Gypsy woman and then later meets the King of Salem, Melchizedek.
Who is Gypsy?
Gypsy is a old woman living in Tarifa who interprets dreams
The Gypsy’s Woman
A Gypsy woman in Tarifa tells Santiago that his dream is prophetic and that he must go to Egypt to find his treasure.
Urim and Thummim
He gives Santiago these two stones to help him make decisions.
Why does Santiago start working for the Crystal Merchant?
He needs money to continue his journey to Egypt.
Tangier, Morocco
Santiago crosses the Strait of Gibraltar to North Africa, where he is robbed and forced to work for the crystal merchant.
Who is Melchizedek?
King of Salem, introduces Santiago to the personal legend and gives him Urim and Thummim, two stones that help guide him.
Meeting Melchizedek, the King of Salem
An old man named Melchizedek introduces Santiago to the concept of a Personal Legend and encourages him to pursue his dream. He gives Santiago two stones, Urim and Thummim, to help him make decisions.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Symbolizes divine love and guidance, reflected in Santiago’s belief that “where your heart is, there is your treasure.”
What kind of shop does the Crystal Merchant own?
A crystal shop that sells glassware.
The Crystal Shop
A small shop on a hill in Tangier where Santiago starts working to earn money after being robbed.
Who is Fatima?
A girl who lives at the Al-Fayoum oasis and Santiago falls in love with her
Why did Santiago sell his sheep?
Santiago sells his sheep to fund his journey to Egypt.
The Good Shepherd
Santiago refers to Jesus as the Good Shepherd, symbolizing care, guidance, and spiritual awakening.
How does Santiago help improve the Crystal Merchant’s business?
He suggests cleaning the crystals to attract more customers.
The Abandoned Church
In Andalusia, where Santiago sleeps with his sheep and has his recurring dream about the treasure near the pyramids.
Who is the Crystal Merchant?
A struggling shop owner who hires Santiago after he is robbed in Tangier.
Arrival in Tangier
Santiago arrives in North Africa, where he is robbed by a man.
The Butterfly
Appears when Santiago meets Melchizedek
How does the Crystal Merchant feel about change?
He is afraid of it.