Alcinous was King of Phaeacia (Scheria) during the 12th century BC.
Biography[]
Alcinous ruled over the island of Scheria, marrying Arete and fathering Nausicaa. Alcinous showed hospitality to Jason and his Argonauts during their return from Colchis, delivering them presents as they left the island. Alcinous also provided sanctuary to the shipwrecked hero Odysseus in 1173 BC, and Odysseus - who had been rescued by Nausicaa - recounted his travels before Alcinous and his court. Alcinous was so amazed by Odysseus' struggles with the gods that he provided him the ships needed to return home to Ithaca.
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Alcinous in 1193 BC