Down-on-his-luck archaeologist who leads the expedition to locate Princess Ananka's tomb. He secures funding from The Great Solvani, tracks the resurrected mummy Kharis, and later relocates to Mapleton, Massachusetts. His initial desecration of the tomb ultimately triggers Kharis's revenge, culminating in his fatal encounter with the monster.
They operate as an archaeologist-and-sidekick team throughout the expedition.
Babe Jenson accompanies Steve Banning in Cairo and joins him in searching for Princess Ananka's tomb and tracking Kharis.
Petrie lends institutional credibility and support to Banning's archaeological quest.
Dr. Petrie supports Banning's expedition after Banning interprets the broken vase as a clue to Ananka's tomb.
Banning's tomb expedition triggers and ultimately ends his confrontation with Kharis.
Banning enters the tomb complex, tracks Kharis, fires at him, and later helps destroy the mummy by overturning a brazier.
Although they do not directly cooperate, the priest's revelation defines Banning's supernatural threat.
The High Priest's account explains Kharis's history, the tana-leaf rituals, and the danger of entering Ananka's tomb.
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