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Telemachus: References & Edit History

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  • Gitanjali Roy
    Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Media added. Jun 26, 2026
Updated cast list. May 06, 2026
Added cross-reference. May 01, 2026
Media added. Mar 31, 2026
Article thoroughly revised. Feb 27, 2026
Modified link of Web site: Encyclopedia Mythica - Telemachus. Feb 07, 2018
Added new Web site: Encyclopedia Mythica - Telemachus. Apr 07, 2009
Added new Web site: Greek Mythology - Telemachus. Apr 07, 2009
Article revised and updated. Dec 12, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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