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Aretè

The queen of the Phaeacians, wife of Alcinoüs, who respects Ulysses' plea for aid.

minor

Also known as White-armed Aretè

First appearance: book vi ulysses discovered by nausica

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ULUlyssesPHPhaeaciansALAlcinoüsNENeptuneMEMenelausARAretè

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  • Other

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Aretè in book vi ulysses discovered by nausica