The Odyssey · Book 8

Games and Songs in Phaeacia

The Phaeacians honour their unnamed guest with games, songs, and gifts. Odysseus weeps whenever the bard sings of Troy, and King Alcinous finally asks him to reveal who he is.

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When dawn came, Alcinous called the people to the meeting place.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 8, lines 1-15 (scene reference)

Athena changed how Odysseus looked, making him taller and stronger than before.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 8, lines 18-23 (scene reference)

Everyone then went to the palace and held a great feast.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 8, lines 40-61 (scene reference)

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