at a river
at a river
at a river
Nausicaa, daughter of the king of Phaecians, finds Odysseus next to a river on her island of Scheria.
Nausicaa's father, King Alcinous, finds fault with her behavior when she expresses a desire to help Odysseus in his journey back home. He is concerned that her eagerness to assist a stranger may be seen as improper or forward.
by going to the river of dicks and asses
he think she should have brought Odysseus directly home with her
In "The Odyssey," Nausica bids Odysseus to hide behind some bushes, then later he is to inquire about how to get to the palace of Alkinoos. Once there, he is to find her mother and ask for help. If he makes a positive impression, she will help him to get home soon.
loyalty and hospitality in ancient Greek society. Nausicaa emphasizes the duty of providing assistance to strangers in need and the importance of showing kindness and welcoming guests with open arms. This reflects the values of hospitality and the Greek concept of xenia.
After twenty years from home, Odysseus departs from the goddess Calypso's island. He arrives in Phoenicia, which is ruled by Alcinous. Alcionous asks Odysseus to tell him the story of his adventures, in exchange for a ship back to his homeland. Odysseus then proceeds to tell Alcinous of the war in Troy, going to Ismarus, how his soldiers dismantled the town and losing several rows of men on each ship from the Cicones army.
The speaker of the quote would be Odysseus, recounting his great journey and trials to the Phaeacians as he attempts to find his way back home to Ithaca.
Odysseus tells her so directly. Penelope then tests Odysseus, and he passes her test, confirming his identity.
I think its Odysseus's son Telemachus