After years of wandering across dangerous seas, Odysseus reaches the shores of the land of the Phaeacians in Book VI of Homer's Odyssey. Exhausted and without his ship or possessions, the hero awakens alone after a devastating storm sent by the gods.
When Princess Nausicaa, daughter of King Alcinous, arrives with her servants to wash clothes by the river, she discovers the mysterious stranger who has emerged from the sea. Realizing his vulnerable state, Odysseus hides his nakedness behind branches and approaches with caution and respect, seeking help from the princess and her people.
This encounter marks a turning point in the epic. Through Nausicaa's kindness and the Phaeacians' sacred tradition of hospitality, Odysseus finds protection and a chance to continue his journey home to Ithaca.
The phrase "A Stranger Came From The Sea" represents rebirth, survival, and the unexpected moments that change the course of a journey. The artwork captures one of the most human scenes in the Odyssey, a legendary hero not as a warrior, but as a vulnerable traveler searching for a way home.
Printed on a soft classic white unisex cotton T-shirt, this piece is perfect for lovers of Greek mythology, Homer's epics, classical literature, ancient history, and timeless stories of adventure.
- 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
- Open-end yarn
- Tubular fabric
- Taped neck and shoulders
- Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
- Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
- Made to order just for you!
- No returns, non-refundable
- Please measure yourself to make sure you order the right size
- Designed in Greece
- Produced and shipped from the European Union
The sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up.
Product colors may differ from the pictures. The digital representation may alter the coloring of the product depending on your viewing screen.
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 | 39.7 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 | 43.2 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 | 47 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 | 50.8 |
| 2XL | 81.3 | 66 | 54.6 |
| 3XL | 83.8 | 71.1 | 58 |
• Traceability:
- Knitting—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Dyeing—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Manufacturing—Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, El Salvador, or the Dominican Republic
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), L'Athénienne ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at lathenienne@gmail.com or write to us Dion, Areopagitou 3.