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The Odyssey · Character

Mars

The god of war, caught in an affair with Venus by Vulcan's trap.

minor

Also known as Ares

First appearance: book vii reception of ulysses by alcino s

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VUVulcanTETelemachusULUlyssesJOJoveANAntinoüsMAMars

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythological and Secondary Characters
  • Trojan War Figures
  • Mycenaean Royal Family
  • Protagonist
  • Penelope's Suitors and Kin

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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