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Duels in Legend and Mythology

Notable examples of single combat in legend and mythology

  • David vs. Goliath
  • Trojan War
    • Menelaus vs. Paris
    • Achilles vs. Hector
  • Romulus vs. Acro, king of the Caeninenses

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