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Also known as Irus

Arnaeus (; ) is a character in Greek mythology.

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Vinony files it under Characters in the Odyssey and Fictional beggars.

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Gender
male
Occupation
beggar
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described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
present in work
Odyssey
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Iros (mythology)

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Arnaeus (; ) is a character in Greek mythology.

==Mythology== Arnaeus, or Irus, as he is referred to for his connection as a messenger to the deity Iris, is a character in Homer's Odyssey. He is a beggar in Ithaca who is willing to run messages for the Suitors of Penelope.

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