The Haruspex (character)

The Haruspex is a character from Edgar Allan Poe’s short story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." She is a woman who specializes in reading omens or signs from animal entrails, a practice known as haruspicy. In the story, she serves as an insightful but ultimately conventional observer, providing key information about the mysterious circumstances of the murders. Her role highlights her analytical skills and cultural background, contributing to the investigation by interpreting the evidence, although her methods are rooted in ancient tradition rather than modern science.