# Dolon — The Iliad character guide

> Dolon in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-book-x-the-night-adventure-of-diomed-and-ulysses

## Who they are

Trojan spy captured and killed by Diomedes and Odysseus.

## In the story

### [Book X: The Night-Adventure of Diomed and Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iliad_se/chapters/book-x-the-night-adventure-of-diomed-and-ulysses)

Dolon, a Trojan spy sent by Hector, is captured by Diomed and Ulysses, reveals Trojan plans, and is killed despite offering ransom.

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