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Keryra (Corcyra) the island of the Phaeacians is the last place visited by Odysseus before he returns home. The princess Nusicaa seems to develop a bit of a crush on him, and her father Alcinous - king of the Phaeacians - gives Odysseus a magic ship on which he can sail home to Ithaca.
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How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians?
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
How are the Phaeacians punished for helping Odysseus?
Poseidon turns the Phaeacians ship into stone
How many days did odysseus travel before he reached the land of the phaeacians-?
Odysseus travels for 20 days before reaching the land of the Phaeacians.
Who has asked Odysseus to tell his tale?
the phaeacians
What does Odysseus tell the Phaeacians he is known for?
He is crafty.
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians?
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
Who tells Odysseus that he should address himself to the queen of the phaeacians?
Athena instructs Odysseus to seek the queen of the Phaeacians, Arete, for help and protection when he arrives in their land. She advises him to approach Arete because she is kind and wise, and her favor would grant him safe passage from the Phaeacians.
How are the Phaeacians punished for helping Odysseus?
Poseidon turns the Phaeacians ship into stone
How many days did odysseus travel before he reached the land of the phaeacians-?
Odysseus travels for 20 days before reaching the land of the Phaeacians.
Who has asked Odysseus to tell his tale?
the phaeacians
What does Odysseus tell the Phaeacians he is known for?
He is crafty.
What did the phaeacians do when Odysseus threw the huge stone?
they ducked
What does Odysseus do to win the respect of the young Phaeacians?
Odysseus wins the respect of the young Phaeacians by displaying his strength and cunning in a series of athletic competitions. He also tells them his tale of adventures and hardships, which elicits their sympathy and admiration for his resilience and courage.
How did odysseues address the queen of the phaeacians?
How did Odysseus address the queen of the Phaeacians okay so its really "he cast his hands about her knees."
How does Odysseus get back to Ithaca?
on one of the magical ships of the phaeacians
What does Athena wrap Odysseus in to hide him from the phaeacians?
hard question!
Why does Odysseus begin to tell the phaeacians his story?
so that he can get home
