# Antiochus — Pericles character guide

> Antiochus in Pericles by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the great Antiochus, Antiochus Prince Pericles, Antiochus Thaliard

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

King of Antioch who sets a deadly riddle for suitors to his daughter.

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