The Odyssey | Book 6 Summary and Analysis
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Nausikaa: princess of the Phaeaceans who greets Odysseus on Scheria
Alcinoös: king of the Phaeaceans
Arete: queen of the Phaeaceans
Summary
While Odysseus sleeps peacefully out in the wilderness of Scheria, Athene appears to Nausikaa, princess of the Phaeaceans and daughter of King Alcinoös, in a dream vision. Disguised as one of Nausikaa’s young friends, Athene suggests that Nausikaa be a dutiful daughter and potential wife, and go to wash the palace laundry. Upon awakening, Nausikaa requests a mule-drawn cart from her father, who allows her to...
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