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astraxan [27]
3 years ago
10

At the beginning of the games, Alcinous boasts that Phaeacians "excel the world / at boxing, wrestling, jumping, speed of foot"

(8, 120-121).* After the games, however, he says something different. What does Alcinous claim the Phaeacians are best at? Select all that apply.
A. Wrestling
B. Boxing
C. Dancing
D. Discus
E. Racing
F. Singing
English
2 answers:
andre [41]3 years ago
5 0
Wrestling 
racing 
boxing

blondinia [14]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

C. Dancing

F. Singing

Explanation:

In Book VIII of "The Odyssey" by Homer, Alcinous the king of the Phaeacians boasts that his people "<em>excel the world / at boxing, wrestling, jumping, speed of foot</em>". Once the game was over, he again asserted that not only are they good in the physical exertion sports, but they are also good in dancing and singing. "<em>We are extremely fond of good dinners, music, and dancing</em>". He then asks his servants to start singing and dancing to proof it to Odysseus.

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