Question

look at how demodocus is treated at alcinous's bsanquet, what does this tell us about the role of poets and poetry in homers tim? do story telling and music play a similar role in our society

Answer 1

In Book 8, Alcinous instructs his people to prepare a ship and crew for Odysseus, whose name they still do not know. While preparations are made, they will enjoy feasting and athletic competitions. He calls for the minstrel Demodocus, who makes Odysseus cry when he sings about the battle between Odysseus and Achilles.