The Iliad · Character
Chryses
Priest of Apollo who begs for his daughter's return.
minor
First appearance: the iliad
Chryses shows up with force in Book I: The Contention of Achilles and Agamemnon. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Priest of Apollo who comes to ransom his daughter Chryseis and is rebuffed by Agamemnon.
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In Book I: The Contention of Achilles and Agamemnon: Priest of Apollo who comes to ransom his daughter Chryseis and is rebuffed by…
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- Supporting Mortals and Divine Agents
- Major Greek and Trojan Figures
- Protagonist
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