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Antiphates

The king of the man-eating Laestrygonians who destroys all but one of Ulysses' ships.

minor

Also known as King Antiphates

First appearance: book ix the ciconians lotus eaters and cyclops

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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