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The Odyssey · Character
Nausithoüs
The former king of the Phaeacians, father of Alcinoüs, mentioned in their history.
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First appearance: book vi ulysses discovered by nausica
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- Mythological and Secondary Characters
- Phaeacian Royal Court
- Mycenaean Royal Family
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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