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Alcimedon

Greek warrior who takes the reins from Automedon.

minor

Also known as valorous Alcimedon

First appearance: book xvii the seventh battle

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AUAutomedonHEHectorACAchillesZEZeusPAPatroclusALAlcimedon

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  • Other

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  • Major Greek and Trojan Figures
  • Secondary Trojan and Greek Warriors
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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