Question

Odysseus begins book nine by addressing a king and then telling the story of his travels since the end of the trojan war. what is the king’s name?

a

alcinous

b

laertes

c

antinous

d

polyphemus

Answer 1

The king's name is A. Alcinous

Step-by-step explanation:

In Book 9 of Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus finds himself on the island of the Phaeacians, where he is welcomed by King Alcinous and Queen Arete. Odysseus begins by addressing Alcinous and asking for his help in returning home, and then proceeds to tell the story of his travels since the end of the Trojan War.