so that he can get home
the phaeacians
He is crafty.
King Alcinous of the Phaeacians, Nausicaa's father.
Odysseus recounts his adventures primarily to King Alcinous and the Phaeacians in the epic poem "The Odyssey." After being shipwrecked and helped by the Phaeacians, he shares the tale of his long journey home to Ithaca, detailing his encounters with mythical creatures and challenges he faced. This storytelling serves to highlight his cunning, resilience, and the trials he endured during his ten-year odyssey after the Trojan War.
To explain why he was wearing clothes that belonged to their daughter.
the phaeacians
He is crafty.
The Phaeacians.
King Alcinous of the Phaeacians, Nausicaa's father.
There are multiple narrators: The bard tells the story of odysseus, while odysseus tell his story to king alcinous.
Odysseus recounts his adventures primarily to King Alcinous and the Phaeacians in the epic poem "The Odyssey." After being shipwrecked and helped by the Phaeacians, he shares the tale of his long journey home to Ithaca, detailing his encounters with mythical creatures and challenges he faced. This storytelling serves to highlight his cunning, resilience, and the trials he endured during his ten-year odyssey after the Trojan War.
the invocation in which the poet asks for inspiration from the Muse to tell the story of odysseus
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.
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he tells it to the sun god so he can go back home
To explain why he was wearing clothes that belonged to their daughter.
Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story. She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."