While Odysseus was praying in the grove,
The strong mules bore Nausicaa to the city.
She pulled up at the gate of her father's palace,
And her brothers, men like gods, crowded around,
| Unhitched the mules, and took the clothes inside. | 5 |
Her waiting-woman, kindled a fire for her.
Eurymedusa had come from Apeire
In the curved ships, long ago, and had been chosen
| From the spoils of war for Alcinous, | 10 |
It was this old woman who had reared
White-armed Nausicaa in the palace
And who now prepared her supper on the fire.
As Odysseus started out for the city, 15 Athena enveloped him in magic mist, So that none of the Phaeacians he might meet Along the way would challenge him And ask him who he was.
He was about to enter
| The lovely city when the Grey-eyed One | 20 |
Carrying a pitcher, standing there before him,
And godlike Odysseus questioned her:
"My child, I wonder if you could guide me
| To the house of Alcinous, the man | 25 |
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Publication information:
Book title: Odyssey.
Contributors: Homer - Author, Stanley Lombardo - Translator.
Publisher: Hackett Publishing.
Place of publication: Indianapolis.
Publication year: 2000.
Page number: 95.
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