Alcinous

Alcinous

In Greek mythology, Alcinous (also Alcinoüs; ; Ancient Greek: Ἀλκίνοος Alkínoos lit. 'mighty mind') 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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Alcinous is the 2,970th most popular politician (down from 2,455th in 2019). (down from 274th in 2019)

Alcinous is most famous for being the king of the Phaeacians. He was the husband of Arete and father of Nausithous.