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Summary:  (Brianna)
In Chapter 6, Athena appears in Nausicaa's dream. When Athena wakes up, she goes to go see the princress to go tell her to go wash clothes down the river. All of a sudden, they both see Odysseus with their clothes off. They decide to assist him and he accepts and does not tell them who he is. By assisting him, Athena makes him look handsome so the princess could fall in love with him. Athena gives Odysseus directions to the palace and also gives them advice on how to approch Arete, the Queen of Phaeacia.

Major Themes: (Maya)
The major themes were hospitality, disguise, and justice.

Locations Traveled: (Bella D)
Odysseus is on the island of Phaeacia

Study Guide Questions:
Who rules the Phaeacians? (Emily)
 * Alcinous the Cyclops ruled the Phaecians.**

What does Athene (in the form of Dymas) tell Nausicaa to do? (Emily)
 * She told Nausicaa to wash her fine clothes with her in the city by the river so she could look nice for a man looking to marry.**

Why did Athene want Nausicaa to go down to the river? (Jessica) so she could "accidently" run into odysseus

Why does Nausicaa want Odysseus to wait to come in to the palace? (Jessica) so it doesn't look scetchy about what shes doing with this strange odd man.

What does Nausicaa tell Odysseus to do when he enters the palace? (Jessica) to seek aproval from the queen first.

Why won’t Athene appear to Odysseus? (Jessica) because she doesnt want to tick Poseidon off.