About Alcinous

In Greek mythology, Alcinous was a son of Nausithous and brother of Rhexenor. After the latter's death, he married his brother's daughter Arete who bore him Nausicaa, Halius, Clytoneus and Laodamas. In some accounts, Alcinous' father was Phaeax, son of Poseidon and Corcyra, and brother of Locrus.

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Alcinous

mythical character, King of the Phaeacians, son of Nausithous and brother of Rhexenor

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