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The Iliad · Character

Lycon

Trojan warrior killed by Peneleus.

minor

First appearance: book xvi the sixth battle death of patroclus

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PEPeneleusAJAjaxIDIdomeneusHEHectorLYLycon

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  • Supporting Mortals and Divine Agents
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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See Lycon in book xvi the sixth battle death of patroclus