Book 7: Phaeacia’s Halls and Gardens

Who is Nausica?

The princess

Who is Nausica chambermaid and how did she come to be?

Nausica chambermaid is Eurymedusa, an old woman who came from, when the ship had sailed in and the country picked her to be king Alcinous’ prize

How does Pallas Athena protect Odysseus?

Palace Athena created a heavy mist in order to protect a Odysseus from wandering eyes

What does Athena disguise herself as and why?

Athena disguises herself as a little girl, so she can guide Odysseus to the king's Alcinous palace.

Who does Odysseus first talk to when he enters the Palace?

Odysseus enters the palace, and he pleads with queen Arete for mercy so that he can get back home

Who spoke up for Odysseus after he begs from mercy at the feet of Queen Arete and what does he say

After Odysseus begs from mercy at the feet of queen arete the eldest lord Echeneus is the first to speak and tells king Alcinous to allow Odysseus to stand up that his people are waiting on his example.

What happened after lord Echeneus spoke up?

King Alcinous welcomes Odysseus to his table and he sitting next to him displacing his son Lord Laodumas

Who is King Alcinous favorite son?

Lord Laodumas

Who was the first to question Odysseus after dinner?

After dinner queen Arete was the first to question Odysseus

What King Alcinous offer Odysseus if he chooses to stay?

King Alcinous offers his daughters hand in marriage, a house, and a large sum of wealth if Odysseus chose to stay