Alcinous
Phaeacia
Before. He recalls meeting the cyclops whilst on Phaeacia.
Xenia is the Greek word for hospitality and guest-friendship. Xenia helped Odysseus because when he reached Phaeacia, the king and queen accepted him into their home and provided him with safe passage home.
Nausicaa
Alcinous
Queen Arete is the wife of Alcinous who is the King of Phaeacia.
Queen Arete is the wife of Alcinous who is the King of Phaeacia.
The king of Phaeacia in Greek mythology is Alcinous. He is known for helping Odysseus return home to Ithaca after his long journey in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Alcinous is described as a wise and hospitable ruler.
The Queen of Ancient Phaeacia in Homer's 'The Odyssey' is Queen Arete. This is first mentioned in Book 7 of the Ancient Tale.
Nausicaa is a character in Homer's Odyssey(Odýsseia). She is the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia.
Phaeacia
No
Before. He recalls meeting the cyclops whilst on Phaeacia.
Before. He recalls meeting the cyclops whilst on Phaeacia.
Xenia is the Greek word for hospitality and guest-friendship. Xenia helped Odysseus because when he reached Phaeacia, the king and queen accepted him into their home and provided him with safe passage home.
Laodamas is a son of Alcinous, the king of the Phaeacians in Homer's "The Odyssey." He is a skilled athlete and participates in the games held in honor of Odysseus during his stay in Phaeacia. Laodamas is friendly towards Odysseus and helps make him feel welcome in the kingdom.