a Platonic philosopher of uncertain date, author of a work entitled Επιτροπή τῶν Ἑλληνικῶν δόξων, which has been translated into English by Stanley in his History of Philosophy. The best edition of the Greek original is that by Fisher, Lips. 1783, 8vo.

a mythical king of the Phæacians, in the island of Scheria or Drepane, which it would be difficult to identify with any modern island, was son of Nausthous, and grandson of Neptune and Periboea. This king has been immortalised in the Odyssey. He received Ulysses with much civility, when a storm had cast him on his coast. His people loved pleasure and good cheer, yet were skilful seamen; and Alcinous is described as a good prince.