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Eurylochus

A cautious officer among Ulysses' crew who survives Circe's trap and warns the others.

minor

Also known as brave Eurylochus

First appearance: book ix the ciconians lotus eaters and cyclops

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CICircèOROrestesLALaertesPRProserpineCLClytemnestraEUEurylochus

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythological and Secondary Characters
  • Circe's Island Circle
  • Mycenaean Royal Family

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

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