Who are the Phaeacians in The Odyssey?

The Phaeacians are a people in Greek mythology who live on the island of Scheria, sometimes spelled Scherie. They’re excellent mariners and skilled with all kinds of ocean activities – fishing, boatbuilding, navigating, you name it. They are instrumental in Odysseus’s return to Ithaca.

How did the Phaeacians treat Odysseus?

How did the Phaeacians treat Odysseus? The Phaeacians treated Odysseus well. They gave him a place of honor during the celebration of Poseidon. After hearing his story they helped him reach his homeland.

Why do the Phaeacians help Odysseus?

Odysseus’ safe return home and Ithaca’s glory in welcoming their king back can all be attributed to the Phaeacians. Without the sea-faring people, he would not have made it in time for the competition of suitors. Thus, Ithaca would have ended up being ruled by one of Penelope’s suitors.

How did the Phaeacians demonstrate their sympathy for Odysseus?

Odysseus is asleep so the Phaeacians take Odysseus off the ship without waking him and lay him on the beach with his gifts. What do the Phaeacian sailors do with Odysseus when they land in Ithaca? He does because he knows that the Phaeacians will take Odysseus home to Ithaca safely without suffering.

What are the Phaeacians best known for?

The Phaeacians are best known for their sailing, nimble footwork, dance and song.

Where are the Phaeacians?

Located at the northwesternmost point of Greece, the island of Corfu -Kerkyra in Greek- is the second-largest island of the Heptanese islands and for sure a hub of Greek civilization with a significant role in the country’s history since antiquity.

What does Odysseus tell the Phaeacians He is known for?

The Phaeacians are known for going out of their way to return a helpless stranger to his homeland. This exceeds even the generous welcome that we usually find in the Odyssey and is consistent with the locals’ devotion to Zeus, protector of lost wanderers and champion of suppliants.

How are the Phaeacians punished for helping Odysseus?

To punish the Phaeacians for helping Odysseus, Poseidon turned their ship into stone as it entered the harbor at Scheria. The second half of the Odyssey (Books 13–24) narrates how Odysseus returned to his palace, killed the suitors, and was recognized and reunited with Penelope, and how he resumed his rule over Ithaca.

Why does Odysseus stop telling his story to the Phaeacians?

Why does Odysseus stop telling his story to the Phaeacians? Agamemnon tells of his own betrayal. He tells Odysseus that he should not be to kind to his wife and should keep some things hidden. Summarize the advice given to Odysseus by Agamemnon.

What do the Phaeacians value in The Odyssey?

How important are the Phaeacians to the plot and themes of The Odyssey?

The Phaeacians not only give their guest Odysseus shelter, they restore all his lost wealth and give him direct passage home to Ithaca. The Phaecians help Odysseus because they are good hosts, not because they have any desire to thwart Poseidon.

Why does Odysseus agree to stay with the Phaeacians?

Why does Odysseus agree to stay with the Phaeacians? He agrees to stay because if he returns with gifts he will be more respected.