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by G Donnelly 11 years ago

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Odyssey Book 6

The narrative unfolds with divine intervention as Athena aids Odysseus by enhancing his appearance and guiding Nausicaa to the washing pools. Odysseus, having washed ashore on Scherie, the land of the Phaeacians ruled by King Alcinous, finds himself in need of assistance.

Odyssey Book 6

Odyssey Book 6

Nausicaa

Tells him how to approach her father's palace
Begins to fall in love with Odysseus
Treats Odysseus well
Goes to pools to wash clothes
Visited by Athena in dream
Daughter of King Alcinous
Beautiful

Scherie

Home of the Pheacians
Ruled by King Alcinous
Odysseus washes up here

Odysseus

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Athena

Makes him appear more handsome
Helps Odysseus
Instructs Nasuicaa to go to the washing pools