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Ajax

A Greek hero who refuses to speak to Ulysses in the underworld due to past enmity.

minor

Also known as the valiant Ajax

First appearance: book x aeolus the lestrigonians and circ

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NENestorPEPeleusULUlyssesACAchillesNENeptuneAJAjax

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  • Mythological and Secondary Characters
  • Mycenaean Royal Family
  • Underworld Shades
  • Protagonist
  • Phaeacian Royal Court

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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