King Alcinous offers Odysseus the usual pile of gifts that hosts bestow on their visitors, but also grants him swift passage home (overnight delivery no less). His clan, the Phaecians, are known all over the world for their sailing ability, and partial to the god Poseidon.
The person that finds Odysseus and takes him to King Alcinous is Navsicaa.
king alcinous treat odysseus with rescpect.
Alcinous had noticed how intently Odysseus listened to Demodocus's song about the Trojan War, and how emotional he became. This, along with Odysseus's physical appearance and the way he carried himself, led Alcinous to suspect that Odysseus might be connected to the events of the war.
King Alcinous helped Odysseus when his ship wrecked.
Princess Nausicaa helps Odysseus by providing him with clothing and guidance when he washes ashore in Phaeacia. Odysseus is received warmly by King Alcinous who offers him hospitality and listens to his tale of adventures. Alcinous decides to help Odysseus return home.
king alcinous
at a river
at a river
A Golden Chalice.
A Golden Chalice.
When Odysseus arrives in Phaeacia the first person he meets is Nausicaa. Nausicaa is the daughter of King Alcinous and gives Odysseus clothes to wear.
Alcinous feels that he and the stranger "think as one."