book 7

• Odysseus is directed to the palace by Athene in disguise
• a detailed description of the palace and gardens shows how special the place is
• when Odysseus arrives in the hall, he begs for help from Arete
• he is well-received by King Alcinous and is promised transport home
• Arete recognises his clothes and asks who he is, but he evades the question
• they all go to bed