# Aretè — The Odyssey character guide

> Aretè in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** White-armed Aretè

**First appearance:** 0007-book-vi-ulysses-discovered-by-nausica

## Who they are

The queen of the Phaeacians, wife of Alcinoüs, who respects Ulysses' plea for aid.

## Links

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