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Noëmon

An Ithacan who lends Telemachus a ship for his journey to Pylos.

minor

Also known as Noëmon spake

First appearance: book ii departure of telemachus from ithaca

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MEMentorEUEupeithesPAPallas AtheneTETelemachusANAntinoüsNONoëmon

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  • Other

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  • Mythological and Secondary Characters
  • Penelope's Suitors and Kin
  • Mycenaean Royal Family

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

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