In Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, Phemius (/ ˈ f iː m i ə s /; Ancient Greek: Φήμιος, romanized: Phḗmios), son of Terpes/Terpius, is an Ithacan poet who performs narrative songs in the …

Jan 11, 2022 · Singer for both humans and the Divine, Phemius in The Odyssey, is a self-taught player of the lyre specializing in songs of sorrow. He is described as unfortunate, being forced …

Aug 21, 2024 · Phemius is a bard living in Ithaka, a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. He first appears in Homer’s Odyssey in Book 1. Phemius is forced to sing a song with his lyre to …

…such poets in some detail: Phemius, the court singer in the palace of Odysseus in Ithaca, and Demodocus, who lived in the town of the semi-mythical Phaeacians and sang both for the …

May 16, 1999 · Phemius. The virtuous singer, son of Terpius, in the court of Odysseus on Ithaca. He was compelled against his will to entertain the suiters of Penelope. Because of his …

Phemius has been forced to perform against his wishes, despite the fact that, as guests, the suitors have no authority to compel him to do anything. Only Telemachus, as the male head of …

Feb 14, 2023 · Phemius is a minstrel in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" who plays a significant role as a performer of songs and stories. He serves as a source of entertainment and …

The suitors of Penelope make great entertainments, and riot in her palace till night. Phemius sings to them the return of the Grecians, till Penelope puts a stop to the song. Some words arise …

Sometimes spelled Phemius. The resident bard in Ithaka. We first meet him as he saddens Penelope by singing of the Trojan war. Later, he is spared from the slaughter because he has …

In Greek mythology, Phemius, or Phêmios was an Ithacan singer who was forced to help the suitors against Penelope. Since he hadn't wanted to do so, Odysseus spared his life. …