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The Iliad · Character

Peneleus

Greek leader of the Boeotians.

minor

Also known as brave Peneleus

First appearance: the iliad

See Peneleus in the iliadBook page

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ZEZeusLELeitusHEHermesLYLyconAJAjaxPEPeneleus

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See Peneleus in the iliad