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Melampo

A deceased watchdog whose role Pinocchio briefly takes.

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Also known as the deceased Melampo

First appearance: xxi pinocchio acts as watch dog

Melampo shows up with force in XXII: Pinocchio Discovers the Robbers. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The deceased dog who previously allowed the polecats to steal chickens; his actions are contrasted with Pinocchio's integrity.
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