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Vulcan

The god of fire and craftsmanship, who traps Mars and Venus in a net.

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Also known as Illustrious Vulcan, illustrious Vulcan

First appearance: book vii reception of ulysses by alcino s

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PAPallas AtheneNENeptuneVEVenusJOJoveMAMarsVUVulcan

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  • Trojan War Figures
  • Mycenaean Royal Family
  • Phaeacian Royal Court
  • Mythological and Secondary Characters

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

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