Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phaeacia
Noun
/fɪˈeɪʃə/
Definition
A mythical island mentioned in Homer’s ‘Odyssey’.
Examples
- In the epic, Odysseus finds refuge in Phaeacia after being shipwrecked.
- The Phaeacians are famous for their great ships that could travel swiftly over the sea.
- Phaeacia is portrayed as a paradise, filled with great feasts and games.
Meaning
Phaeacia is known as the land of the Phaeacians, who are depicted as a seafaring people adept in navigation and hospitality.
Synonyms
- None (as it is a proper noun specific to mythological context).
