Deolater

Deolater is mentioned as one of several general types represented in the art and architectural decoration around a math’s Cloister. It appears in a list alongside the Physiologer, the Burger, and the Sline, which are cited as examples of non-specific archetypal figures set among depictions of actual people.

Context and first mention

While moving from the Scriptorium toward the Old Library and out into the Cloister garden, the narrator notes that many crafted elements bear figures and patterns. Among these are portrayals of “general types,” explicitly including the Deolater. The text does not define the term or describe the figure, only indicating that such types are part of the established iconography within the Cloister. The narrator suggests that understanding all of these figures is an expected part of education within the math.

Role so far

• Serves as a named archetype within Cloister iconography.
• Grouped with other general types such as the Physiologer, the Burger, and the Sline.
• No explanation of doctrine, function, or appearance is provided yet.

Notes on ambiguity

The narrative references the Deolater without elaboration. Readers are made aware of its existence as a recognized category but are not given a definition or any attributes beyond its inclusion among general types. Future context may clarify its meaning or significance.