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Elephenor

Greek leader of the Abantes, killed by Agenor.

minor

First appearance: book iv the breaking of the truce and the first battle

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ECEchepolusACAchillesANAntilochusAGAgenorELElephenor

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Elephenor in book iv the breaking of the truce and the first battle