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Escanes

A lord of Tyre who serves with Helicanus.

minor

Also known as Old Escanes

First appearance: Scene IV: The Counsel of Tyre

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In Scene III: Present among the lords of Tyre during the discussion. Later, in Scene IV: The Counsel of Tyre: Listens to Helicanus's…

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HEHelicanusPEPericlesLYLysimachusTHThaliardCECerimonESEscanes

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  • Antioch, Tarsus, and narrators
  • Brothel and Ephesus characters
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See Escanes in Scene IV: The Counsel of Tyre
See Escanes in Scene IV: The Counsel of Tyre