# Peleus — The Odyssey character guide

> Peleus in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-book-x-aeolus-the-lestrigonians-and-circ

## Who they are

The father of Achilles, mentioned in the context of his son's glory.

## Links

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