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The Odyssey

Contents

Context
Author
Characters
The Gods
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
Book 6
Book 7
Book 8
Book 9
Book 10
Book 11
Book 12
Book 13
Book 14
Book 15
Book 16
Book 17
Book 18
Book 19
Book 20
Book 21
Book 22
Book 23
Book 24
Questions  

 


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BOOK 6 – ODYSSEUS AND NAUSICAA

Summary

The King of the Phaeacians is Alcinous and he has a beautiful daughter called Nausicaa.

Athena appears to her in a dream and encourages her to go down to the river in order to wash the family clothing.  This will give a sign to the eligible young men that she is a potential capable wife. 

In the morning she goes to the river with her attendants and she discovers Odysseus naked and dirty, hiding in the bushes.

Nausicaa’s attendants run in terror at the sight of this hairy man, but the Princess, showing courage, stands her ground. 

She immediately realizes from Odysseus’ cultured speech that he is of noble birth, and she provides him with assistance. After he has bathed himself in the river, she provides him with some fresh clothing and they return to the palace.

Nausicaa is immediately impressed by Odysseus and considers that he would make a suitable husband.

Before reaching the palace, she leaves Odysseus as it would not be protocol for her to return with a stranger, but she provides him with instructions of how to find the palace.
 




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