The Phaeacians' Fate
The OdysseyThe Phaeacians' punishment by Poseidon for helping Odysseus.
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Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingThe Phaeacian Ship
The Ship's Journey
Safe Passage
The Phaeacian ship carries Odysseus to Ithaca while he sleeps.
Return Voyage
The ship returns to Scheria, but Poseidon sees it.
The Punishment
Poseidon turns the ship to stone as it enters the harbor, fulfilling an old prophecy.
Alcinous's Reaction
The King's Response
Recognition of Prophecy
Alcinous remembers his father's prophecy that Poseidon would punish them for escorting strangers.
Sacrifice
Alcinous orders a sacrifice to Poseidon to appease him.
Change of Policy
The Phaeacians stop escorting travelers, ending their tradition of hospitality.
After Odysseus's departure
After the ship is turned to stone
