# Polydamas — The Iliad character guide

> Polydamas in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** brave Polydamas, excellent Polydamas

**First appearance:** 0001-the-iliad

## Who they are

Trojan commander and advisor, often cautious against Hector's rashness.

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