How Does Alcinous Recognize Odysseus?

While still withholding his name, Odysseus responds by recounting the story of his journey from Calypso's island and his encounter with Nausicaa that morning, which involved her giving him a set of clothes to wear. ... Alcinous is so impressed with his visitor that he offers Odysseus his daughter's hand in marriage.

What does Alcinous think of Odysseus?

Before Alcinous even know that his visitor is the famous hero Odysseus, he treats him wonderfully, like an honored guest. King Alcinous holds many feasts and events, including a pentathlon. When he invites the blind bard Demodocus to sing about the Trojan War, Odysseus's emotional reaction reveals who he is.

At what point does Alcinous demand know about Odysseus's identity?

At what point does Alcinous demand to know Odysseus's identity? After the song about Troy when Odysseus broke down into tears.