The Odyssey · Book 7

The Palace of Alcinous

Hidden by Athena’s mist, Odysseus enters the palace of King Alcinous and appeals to Queen Arete for passage home. The Phaeacians welcome him as a guest and promise him a ship.

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While Nausicaa returned by wagon, Odysseus remained in the grove to pray.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 7, lines 1-15 (scene reference)

Athena hid Odysseus in mist so that nobody could see him.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 7, lines 14-20 (scene reference)

A young girl with a water jar met Odysseus on the road.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 7, lines 18-24 (scene reference)

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