The status of arete in the Phaeacian episode of the Odyssey1

Helène Whittaker

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The figure of Arete has often been seen as problematic as her presentation by Nausicaa and Athena leads to expectations concerning her importance which are apparently not met. This article presents various theories concerning the significance and role of Arete in the Phaeacian episode and suggests that the importance of Arete is to be seen as connected with the significance of Scherie as a borderland between the real world and the fairy tale world of Odysseus’ travels.

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