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The Odyssey · Character

Apollo

The god of archery and prophecy, invoked by characters throughout the epic.

minor

Also known as Apollo of the, Phoebus

First appearance: the odyssey

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ULUlyssesMEMenelausTETelemachusALAlcinoüsPEPenelopeAPApollo

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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