Cleito

Cleito is a character from Ancient Greek mythology, most notably appearing in Homer's Odyssey. He was a king of the Phaeacians, a seafaring people. Cleito was the wife of King Alcinous and the mother of Nausicaa, the princess who discovers Odysseus stranded on their shore. She is described as a dignified and wise woman, respected by her family and her people. Cleito plays a relatively minor role in the epic, but her presence highlights the hospitable nature of the Phaeacians, who offer Odysseus shelter and aid in his journey home. Her family's wealth and the comfort of their palace are also mentioned, contributing to the idyllic portrayal of their society. Cleito is not a warrior or a central figure in the main plot, but rather a symbol of domesticity and the queenly role within a prosperous kingdom.