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Virag

Bloom's grandfather, who appears as a ghostly figure.

minor

Also known as Virag, Virag Lipoti, Rudolf Virag, Lipoti Virag, Virag Agueshaken, Virag Head, Virag truculent, Leopold Virag

First appearance: xiv

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LBLeopold BloomVLVincent LynchBCBella CohenTKTom KernanJHJoe HynesVIVirag

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  • Dublin social network
  • Protagonist
  • Brothel fantasy figures

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See Virag in xiv