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What does Alcinous do in the Odyssey?
Alcinous. King of the Phaeacians, who offers Odysseus hospitality in his island kingdom of Scheria. Alcinous hears the story of Odysseus’s wanderings and provides him with safe passage back to Ithaca.
What decision must Odysseus make concerning his approach to Nausicaa?
He must decide whether to keep his distance or approach her and grasp her knees in supplication. 9.
What does King Alcinous promise to do?
What does Alcinous decide to do after Odysseus’ plee? What promise does Alcinous make to Odysseus? He promises the the great oarsmen of Phaeacia are to take him back to his homeland while he sleeps on the way. What implication does Alcinous make about Odysseus and Nausicaa?
What does Alcinous want in return for giving Odysseus a ship?
Alcinous throws a feast for Odysseus, in which the guest reveals his many stories. Alcinous promises even for gifts for Odysseus if he will continue his storytelling, and the ship that will take Odysseus home is laden with treasures.
Which God helps Odysseus the most?
The Gods and Other Creatures Whom Odysseus Meets
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Zeus | King of all the Greek gods, the keeper of Fate, he permits Athena to assist Odysseus. |
| Aeolius | Keeper of the winds, he places all of the bad winds into a bag and gives them to Odysseus which blow him far from Ithaca when he was almost home. |
How is Odysseus insulted by Seareach?
Odysseus is being insulted by Seareach. Seareach encourages Odysseus to participate in the games but Odysseus say no because he is too tired and just want to go home. Seareach accuses him of being a man only interested in business and profit and not being an athlete.
Is Alcinous a God?
Alcinous, in Greek mythology, king of the Phaeacians (on the legendary island of Scheria), son of Nausithoüs, and grandson of the god Poseidon. Scheria was identified in very early times with Corcyra, where Alcinous was revered as a hero. …
Why does Alcinous think Odysseus is a God?
Why did Alcinous think that Odysseus was a god? She recognized the mantle and tunic Odysseus was wearing. He reminded her of Agamemnon, who stayed at her palace after the Trojan War. She was assessing him as a possible husband for Nausicaa.