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Odysseus is the guest of the Phaeacians at their court. After being shipwrecked, he is welcomed by King Alcinous and Queen Arete, who offer him hospitality and assistance on his journey home to Ithaca. The Phaeacians are known for their generosity and respect for guests, which reflects the Greek value of xenia, or hospitality.
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Whose side was Odysseus on?
Odysseus fought with the Greeks against the Trojans.
Why does alcinous want Odysseus to stay one more day?
Alcinous wants Odysseus to stay one more day to honor him as a guest and ensure he receives proper hospitality before his departure. As the king of the Phaeacians, Alcinous values the customs of xenia, or guest-friendship, and wishes to provide Odysseus with a grand farewell, including a feast and gifts for his journey home. Additionally, he wants to hear more of Odysseus's adventures, which intrigue and entertain his court.
How is a Odysseus treated as a guest of the phaiacians?
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.
What happens to Odysseus on the island of Scheria?
It was the home of the Phaeacians, who treated Odysseus as a welcome guest.
How is Odysseus received on the island of scheria home of king alcinous?
It was the home of the Phaeacians, who treated Odysseus as a welcome guest.
Athene bid Odysseus to go to whose?
Eumaeus
Whose idea was the wooden horse?
Odysseus got the idea.
The god whose cattle was consumed by Odysseus' crew?
Hyperions
Athene bid Odysseus to go to whose hut?
Eumaeus
Who are the two members of Odysseus' court who assist Odysseus and Telemachos in slaying the suitors?
Athene and Philotitus.
What is going on at Odysseus's home?
Suiters are taking over Odysseus' home, trying to court his wife.
What was the reason of Poseidon's wrath over Odysseus?
Poseidon was on the side of the Trojans, Odysseus was not. Odysseus also blinded Poseidon's son, a Cyclops... whose name I will not attempt to spell.
