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Eurynomè

A loyal maidservant in Penelope's household who assists her and Ulysses.

minor

First appearance: book xviii combat of ulysses and irus

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ULUlyssesPEPenelopeMEMedonTETelemachusOROrestesEUEurynomè

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  • Mythological and Secondary Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Mycenaean Royal Family

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Eurynomè in book xviii combat of ulysses and irus