# Aepytus — Poetry character guide

> Aepytus in Poetry by Matthew Arnold.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Merope Aepytus

**First appearance:** 0144-merope

## Who they are

The son of Merope who returns to avenge his father's murder.

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