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The Iliad · Character

Deucalion

Trojan warrior killed by Achilles.

minor

Also known as good Deucalion

First appearance: book xxi the battle in the river scamander

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AGAgamemnonMEMerionesODOdysseusHEHeraPAPatroclusDEDeucalion

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  • Supporting Mortals and Divine Agents
  • Major Greek and Trojan Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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