Phemius

"Phemius," said Penelope, in a tone of gentle reproach, "hast thou no other lay to sing, but must needs recite this tale of woe, which fills my soul with tears, by calling up the image of him for whom I sorrow night and day?"

Stories from the Odyssey

"Phemius," she cried, "you know many another feat of gods and heroes, such as poets love to celebrate.

The Odyssey 750? BC-650? BC Homer 1868

Which because it hath such excellent virtues, belike [3487] Homer brings in Phemius playing, and the Muses singing at the banquet of the gods.

Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

Phemius once said, Odyssey XXII, 347 "I am self-taught; a god has inspired me."

Archive 2005-10-01 2005

Phemius once said, Odyssey XXII, 347 "I am self-taught; a god has inspired me."

Causa Sui 2005

Thus while the king of the Pheacians ate, the singer Phemius sang the praises of the wars and warriors of other days.

The physiology of taste; or Transcendental gastronomy. Illustrated by anecdotes of distinguished artists and statesmen of both continents by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. Translated from the last Paris edition by Fayette Robinson. 2004

The suitors are all slain, only Medon and Phemius are spared.

The Odyssey of Homer 2003

Phemius died, leaving him sole heir to his property, and his mother soon followed.

The Iliad of Homer 2003

Phemius died, leaving him sole heir to his property, and his mother soon followed.

The Odyssey of Homer 2003

Phemius, the minstrel, stood up in their midst, and after striking a few chords on his harp, began to sing a famous lay.

Stories from the Odyssey