Odysseus, when he sees nubile and beautiful Nausicaa when he washes up on shore at the beginning of Book 6, does not try to capture her in any way.  This in a time with raiding parties and the famous r*pes of ancient myths.

Ian links this true appreciation of her beauty to what he needs to go on on his journey.

(From a discussion on Odysseus, Nausicaa, & Beauty’s Education)

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Ian Reclusado offers guidance services for those interested in facing and befriending their inner monsters:

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Sea Short Photo by Henrique Hanemann on Unsplash

Photo of Nausicaa by Leighton (1878), courtesy of picryl