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What is “Xenia?” This paper will break down the explanation of xenia into several components. First, it will define xenia. Then, the paper will give several examples of xenia throughout Homer’s Odyssey. Finally, it will compare and contrast the similarities and differences between a good host and one that comes from a less “civilized” society.
Xenia was, in essence, hospitality toward another. ... Homer used the concept of xenia widely throughout the Odyssey to portray the character’s personality, emotions, outlook on life, and even subtle idiosyncrasies.
Although Homer’s Odyssey contains many examples of xenia, we will focus on only a few of them. These examples can be categorized among the generosity shown by royalty in the palaces, the kindness of everyday lay-people in the commoner’s setting, xenia displayed by even the gods, and instances in which all respect for xenia was deemed useless. ... Penelope had no choice but to honor the custom of xenia and hold a
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feast for the suitors (Book I, p. ... Telemachus, Odysseus’s son, called an assembly of the elders to ask for help to remove the “guests” that refused to leave. ... Apparently, the concept of xenia still has a type of caste system since he is seen as a less important guest.
Approximate Word count = 1063
Approximate Pages = 4.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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