Question

What does Odysseus say when Arete questions him sharply and asks him to reveal his identity?

Answer 1

Answer:

He related his story from Calypso's island until Nausicaa's help earlier that day, but failed to mention his name or the name of his kingdom.

Explanation:

"Alone with Alcinous and Odysseus, Arete recognizes Odysseus' clothing as her own creation and asks him who he is and who gave him his clothing. He relates his story from Calypso's island until Nausicaa's help earlier that day. Alcinous says Nausicaa should have taken him home with her directly, but Odysseus says it was his idea to follow her separately. Taken with Odysseus, Alcinous vows to help him get home".