Dolon

Dolon appears in the Homeric epic tradition as a Trojan volunteer scout during the Trojan War. Identified in the sources as the son of Eumedes, he offers himself at Hector's request to undertake a night reconnaissance of the Greek camp. His episode is narrated in the Iliadic material associated with Book 10 and is preserved in later summaries and artistic references; the sources treat him as a literary, mortal character rather than a deity, daimon, or ghost.

The provided sources identify Dolon as a Trojan and the son of Eumedes but supply no detailed physical description (such as height, clothing, or distinguishing marks). Ancient summaries and the Homeric citations referenced name his social role (a volunteer spy under Hector) and his narrative fate (capture and execution) but do not record concrete visual attributes in the excerpts available.

In the textual record consulted, Dolon's documented abilities are those of a mortal combatant and scout: he volunteers to perform espionage, undertakes a night mission to reconnoiter the Greek camp, and when captured by the Greek heroes Diomedes and Odysseus he provides information under interrogation. The sources explicitly present him as a human actor with no supernatural powers; his significance is narrative rather than magical.