When Odysseus finally lands in Phaeacia, Nausicaa, the daughter of King Alcinous, tells him that the Phaeacians are known for their ship building. She tells him that every man has his own mooring spot, and she describes the place where the black ships and all their oars and trappings are made. She says that her countrymen aren't archers, and they do not care for bows and arrows (i.e. other employments). The thing that really brings them joy are the maritime pursuits.
However, this puts them in a pretty difficult situation. Nausicaa draws attention to the "beautiful grounds of Poseidon" that exist in Phaeacia, and it would make sense that a people whose livelihood is completely dependent on the sea would pay especial attention to Poseidon. Poseidon, though, has wanted revenge on Odysseus ever since the hero blinded his son, Polyphemus, so he isn't going to look kindly on the help the Phaeacians give him. In the end, Poseidon turns the ship that takes Odysseus back to Ithaca to stone, and it sinks.
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