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The Odyssey · Character

Idomeneus

A Cretan Greek hero who fought at Troy, mentioned in Nestor's tales.

minor

Also known as the great Idomeneus, King Idomeneus

First appearance: book ii departure of telemachus from ithaca

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Idomeneus in book ii departure of telemachus from ithaca