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Amphiaraüs

A prophet and hero whose shade is seen by Ulysses in the underworld.

minor

First appearance: book x aeolus the lestrigonians and circ

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TETelemachusTHTheoclymenusAPApolloAMAmphiaraüs

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  • Mythological and Secondary Characters
  • Mycenaean Royal Family

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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