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the Phaeacians

Phaeacians

also: Φαίηκες

A seafaring people 'near to the gods,' ruled by Alcinous on Scheria, whose magical self-guiding ships finally carry Odysseus home to Ithaca.

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Mentioned in 1 work (48 mentions)

The Odyssey poem · 48 mentions

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