Odyssey+6

Summary: (Xiao)
In chapter 6, Odyssey was sleeping but Athene came to the country and city of the Phaeacians. And she went to Nausicaa’s room. Athene told Nausicaa to wash her clothes and give some beauty clothes to her maids when she was sleeping. Then Athene back to Olympus. When Nausicaa and her maids are finished washing the dirty clothes, they have something to eat. The outcry from someone was making Odyssey wake up with a start. When Odyssey met Nausicaa and her maids, her maids are scared of Odyssey and run away. Odyssey asked Nausicaa for some clothes. Nausicaa acceded. After Odyssey take shower and eating, Nausicaa let Odyssey to see her parents. But on the way back, he cannot walk with Nausicca because she is discoverture and her parents are looking for the husband for her. She doesn’t want someone say something bad for her. And Nausicaa told Odyssey when he is into the palace he needs to hug her mum’s knee and then her parents will help him for what he wants.

Major Themes (and page numbers): (Annie)

 * Hospitably: The princess gave directions and advice to Odysseus to help him on go to the palace. Pages 82-84
 * Disguise: Athene is in the princesses dream while she is disguised as her friend. Page: 76
 * Loyalty: Athene makes Odysseus more handsome. Page: 79

Locations Traveled and Mentioned: (Marissa)
- City of the Phaeacians - where the chapter opens here Odysseus is sleeping. Also this is where Nausicaa lives along with the Phaeacian people. - Olympus - After Athene finishes her talk with Nausicaa she come here; which is also known as the home of the gods. - Island of Ogygia - The land that Odysseus came from. - The famous grove - It was made out of poplar wood, this was the scared place to Athene. This is where Odysseus prayer to Zeus that the Phaeacian people would help him.

Study Guide Questions:
**Who rules the Phaeacians?**

Alcinous rules Phaeacians. What does Athene (in the form of Dymas) tell Nausicaa to do? (gabby) she talks to nausica about how her mother gave birth to such a lazy person, and she doesn't know why she is so lazy. Why does Athene want Nausicaa to go down to the river? ( gabby) she wants nausicaa to go to the river so she can meet odysseus. (gabby) Why does Nausicaa want Odysseus to wait to come in to the palace? she wants Odysseus to wait to enter the palace so people don't think that she is walking with a random man. (gabby) What does Nausicaa tell Odysseus to do when he enters the palace? (gabby) she gives him advice so he can talk to Arete as soon as he enters the palace. Why won’t Athene appear to Odysseus? (gabby) Because he was supposed to go back home.