they were brilliant in making ships that were quite different from the anient galleys used during the Trojan war. their ships could be controlled or steered by thought. the ruler of phaeacia was Alkinoos. the phaeacians carried Rhadamanthus to Euboea, the furthest of any place, and came back in the same day. Homer describes their ships as a falcon.
Poseidon turns the Phaeacians ship into stone
Odysseus is treated as a guest by the Phaeacians because he didn't want them to find out his true identity or else they would have killed him.
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
King Alcinous
Demodocus is the blind bard of the Phaeacians.
Poseidon turns the Phaeacians ship into stone
Arete
The Phaeacians are highly skilled sailors and shipbuilders. They are hospitable and show great generosity to strangers. The Phaeacians are favored by the gods and have divine protection. They are known for their love of music, dance, and athletic competitions. The Phaeacians have a strong sense of community and unity.
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
Odysseus is treated as a guest by the Phaeacians because he didn't want them to find out his true identity or else they would have killed him.
King Alcinous
scheria :)
Nausikaa princess of Phaeacians is the daughter of King Alkinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacians who assisted Odysseus for his safe return home.
Odysseus punished the Phaeacians by turning the ship into stone, making it sink to the bottom of the sea. This is shown as the end of Book 8.
Odysseus travels for 20 days before reaching the land of the Phaeacians.