In Greek mythology (especially in Thrace), Telesforos was a son of Asclepius and Salus. He frequently accompanied his sister, Hygieia. He was a dwarf whose face was covered with a cowl and a Phrygian hat. He symbolized recovery from illness.
... the admiration of Count Vronsky to the jealously of Dolly's sister Katarina (Kitty) whom he has previously been courting.
As the novel opens, Stiva's friend Levin has ...