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Laestrygonians
A race of giant cannibals who destroy all but one of Ulysses' ships.
minor
First appearance: book ix the ciconians lotus eaters and cyclops
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Eurycleia’s recognitio…
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