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Agelaüs

A suitor who speaks for the group and is slain by Ulysses during the battle.

minor

Also known as noble Agelaüs

First appearance: book xxi the bending of the bow of ulysses

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ULUlyssesTETelemachusMEMelanthiusJOJoveMEMentorAGAgelaüs

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  • Mythological and Secondary Characters
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  • Mycenaean Royal Family

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See Agelaüs in book xxi the bending of the bow of ulysses