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Echeneüs

An elder Phaeacian who advises Alcinoüs to honor Ulysses.

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Also known as Echeneus

First appearance: book vi ulysses discovered by nausica

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ULUlyssesALAlcinoüsPHPhaeaciansJUJunoJOJoveECEcheneüs

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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