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Lysimachus

Lysimachus, governor of Mytilene, boards Pericles's silent ship out of curiosity and finds more than he bargained for.

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Also known as Lysimachus Sir, the Lord Lysimachus, Lysimachus See, Lysimachus O, Enter Lysimachus

First appearance: act iv scene v

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Lysimachus governs the port where Pericles's grief-stricken vessel lies anchored, and he comes aboard with courteous authority to learn the cause of the king's muteness. He sends for Marina, hoping her music can break…

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See Lysimachus in act iv scene v
See Lysimachus in act iv scene v