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.
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Queen Arete is the wife of Alcinous who is the King of Phaeacia.
Queen Arete is the wife of Alcinous who is the King of Phaeacia.
Odysseus first encounters, on Phaeacia, the princess Nausicaa, daughter of the Phaecian king Alcinous, there with her maids to wash clothes in the river.
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Before. He recalls meeting the cyclops whilst on Phaeacia.
Before. He recalls meeting the cyclops whilst on Phaeacia.
Nausicaa is a character in Homer's Odyssey(Odýsseia). She is the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia.
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.
When Odysseus arrives in Phaeacia the first person he meets is Nausicaa. Nausicaa is the daughter of King Alcinous and gives Odysseus clothes to wear.