# Palaemon — The Eclogues character guide

> Palaemon in The Eclogues by Virgil.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Pastoral III Palaemon, Damoetas Palaemon

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

## Who they are

An older shepherd who judges the singing contest between Damoetas and Menalcas.

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