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The Odyssey · Character

Pluto

The god of the underworld, ruling over the realm of the dead.

minor

Also known as Hades

First appearance: book x aeolus the lestrigonians and circ

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ULUlyssesLALaertesPRProserpineTITiresiasPAPallas AthenePLPluto

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  • Other

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

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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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