The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen · Character
Colossus of Rhodes
A giant statue that the Baron encounters in his travels.
minor
Also known as Rhodes, Colossus
First appearance: volume ii xxviii
Colossus of Rhodes shows up with force in The Baron's Return and the Grand Concert. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Comes to England to congratulate the Baron and helps construct the grand concert instruments.
Colossus of Rhodes first appears in 0034 volume ii xxviii.
In The Baron's Return and the Grand Concert: Comes to England to congratulate the Baron and helps construct the grand concert instruments.
Later, in A Litigated Contention and the Chase of the Wauwau: Takes the part of Sphinx in the contention.
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- Other
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- Diverse Historical and Fictional Figures
- Mythical and Noble Companions
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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See Colossus of Rhodes in volume ii xxviii