audience, king of phaeacians
Demodocus
Alcinous is the ruler of the Phaeacians.
When Odysseus arrives in Phaeacia he is given clothes and then led to the Palace of Alcinous by Athena. He arrives at the palace and begs the queen and king for safe passage to Ithaca. They are moved by his pleas and agree to help him. There is a feast and a athletic festival that evening. Alcinous becomes curious about who Odysseus is and has him recount his wanderings.
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.
King Alcinous helped Odysseus when his ship wrecked.
Alcinous Burton Jamison died on 1938-11-15.
Alcinous Burton Jamison was born on 1851-09-01.
The person that finds Odysseus and takes him to King Alcinous is Navsicaa.
Phaeacia
Alcinous feels that he and the stranger "think as one."
king alcinous treat odysseus with rescpect.
The king of Phaeacia in Greek mythology is Alcinous. He is known for helping Odysseus return home to Ithaca after his long journey in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Alcinous is described as a wise and hospitable ruler.