A wave shatters the raft; two days later Odysseus lands in Scheria.

Naúsikaä goes down to do laundry with her maids; they eat and play with a ball.

Their shouts awaken Odysseus; he seeks help, and the girl gives it.

Athena improves his looks; the girl admires him; they return, and he prays.

Athena guides him to the marvelous palace and tells him to approach Arétè.

He implores the queen’s aid; King Alkínoös grants him conveyance.

Arétè asks of his clothes; he tells his story; the King admires him.

The king orders a convoy; Odysseus cries, hearing of his quarrel with Achilles.

The youths compete and bid Odysseus to join; he wins the discus-throw.

After they dance, Demódokos sings the story of Ares and Aphrodítè.