# Menalcas — The Eclogues character guide

> Menalcas in The Eclogues by Virgil.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** young Menalcas, Menalcas With Phyllis, Menalcas Who hates not living Bavius

**First appearance:** 0002-pastoral-iii-palaemon

## Who they are

A shepherd and singer who appears in multiple eclogues, often in contests or songs.

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