Odysseus awakens on foreign shores after being tossed for weeks on violent seas. Is he among friends or strangers? Athena arranges a friendly reception, the daughter of a prince, Nausikaa,  stumbles upon him. Her hand-maidens recoil in fear.

“Strangers and beggars come from Zeus,” she reminds them. “A small gift, then, is friendly.” Odysseus utters immortal words