Dolon (mythology)
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| Abode | Troy |
| Parents | Eumedes |
In Greek mythology, Dolon (Ancient Greek: Δόλων, gen.: Δόλωνος) fought for Troy during the Trojan War. He volunteered to spy on the Greek camp at the request of Hector, but was captured by Diomedes and Odysseus.
Night mission in Homer's Iliad
Dolon was the son of Eumedes and had five sisters. Considered a fast runner, after a request by Hector in which all the Trojan men were called together, Dolon put himself forward to spy on the Greek ships and check whether or not, as well as how, the Greeks were still guarding them. In exchange, Hector offered the horses and bronze chariot of Achilles as his prize at the end of the war. Fearing deceit, Dolon demanded that Hector swore to fulfill the promised reward. Dolon departed, wearing a wolf skin and a marten-pelt cap in order to blend into his surroundings. His plan was to deceive the Greeks by walking on all fours.[1]
By chance, he was spotted by
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