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| What are examples of Good Xenia in the Odyssey? |
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Hermes and Calypso (Book 5)
Phaeacians and Odysseus (Book 7) |
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| What are the three stages of Good Xenia? |
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1. Guest must be invited in and offered hospitality and refreshment before being asked any questions
2. Once refreshed the guest is obliged to answer the hosts questions
3. On departing gifts should be exchanged. |
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| What is a quote to support the first part of good Xenia? |
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"But first follow me inside and let me offer you hospitality"
Calypso to Hermes (Book 5) |
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| What is a quote to support the second part of good Xenia? |
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"When he had dined and refreshed himself Hermes answered Calypsos questions"
Book 5 |
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| What is a quote to support the third part of Xenia? |
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"I have your escort and I have your gifts"
Odysseus to Phaeacians (Book 13) |
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| How do you show bad Xenia? |
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By not completing any of the three stages
By bringing harm to your guest or host
By overstaying your welcome |
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| What is a quote that shows bad Xenia? |
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Definition
| " 'Strangers' he cried 'who are you? Where do you come from over the watery ways?' " |
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| Who is the god of Xenia? Why? |
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| Zeus. As he is the king of gods it was more likely that people would abide by the rules of Xenia if they thought Zeus would punish them if they didn't |
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| Why does Homer want to teach readers about Xenia? |
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| At the time that Homer wrote the Odyssey there were many people that were travelling around the classical world so it was important that everyone understood the rules of Xenia and consequences of disobeying it so that travellers could have safe places to stay |
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