Xenia Essay

conveys many significant ideas like a hero's journey, strategic thinking, Xenia, hubris, the role of the gods, and role of men and women that help develop the story. However, there are two ideas that are illustrated the most; the role of the gods and Xenia. The role of the gods in the story teaches us to face the everyday tests that happen in our lives and to respect the people above us such as elders or the gods while Xenia teaches us to take everyone in with a welcoming heart and be grateful…

Hospitality was an expected part of the ancient Greece culture due to the strictly followed guidelines of Xenia, but this generosity was not always appreciated, welcomed, or respected. Although it would be nice to say that these upstanding citizens welcomed strangers into their homes out of the goodness of their hearts, it is more likely their actions were out of fear of the gods or stranger's wrath and social death. Hospitality should be something coming from the heart instead of an obligation…

man eating cyclops, and immediately are shown how the cyclops do not respect the gods, nor their rules of xenia when a cyclops named Polyphemus grabs two of Odysseus's men, kills them, and eats them like nothing. When Odysseus and his crew first arrive at the cyclops’ island they are confused by the way the cyclops acts and tells him that he should “respect the gods” and follow the rules of xenia (9.303). The cyclops laughs in a derisive way at Odysseus’ request and assumes that Odysseus must be…

At the point when an individual strolls into somebody's home, his or her early introduction is based off the mortgage holder's cordiality, otherwise called Xenia. In the event that the host shows appreciation and deals with the guest, the guest will feel increased in value. In any case, if the host affronts the guest, the guest will have an awful impression of the host. In Greek mythology, indicating neighborliness is an important part of their way of life. The Greeks do this because gods may be…

sweet drink. Up to now, she has been an excellent hostess, and has demonstrated phenomenal Xenia; however, things change after this point. Before serving the wine, she adds something to it, which is described as "vile", which causes the men to not want to return home. Whatever put into the wine, I'm sure that because the wine was sweet, the men did not notice it, but here is where she is showing bad Xenia. By putting something unknown into the wine without the consent of her guests, she is…

theme of respect for both host and guest is carried throughout Homer’s The Odyssey. Hospitality was the glue that held Greece together, seeing as it (in retrospect) maintained order among the Greeks from different regions. The Greeks used the term “Xenia” as a way to describe the generosity or courtesy shown to strangers, no matter the condition, and creating a relationship between guest and host. It is postulated that there is a religious reason for this kindness, due to the fact, “ … in…

The film “The Odyssey” directed by Andrei Konchalovsky is based on the classic poem “The Odyssey” written by Homer. In ancient times the poem was performed orally by a bard, and would be performed over a number of nights. There are numerous differences in the film as opposed to the film, this is because of differing themes in the poem and film. The film was intended for a modern audience so aspects of the poem had to be altered in order for the audience to gain better understanding. Most…

sense that both the hosts follow Law of Xenia. They treat Odysseus and Telemachus respectfully as guests and arrange for their departure. Eliade’s theory of eternal return can be related to reoccurrences that seem to be identical but are not identical. There are a few differences that prove that the experience of Odysseus is similar to Telemachus’, but not identical. The way Odysseus is treated is not identical to the way Telemachus…

the importance of names in both battle, and also in situations of hospitality. When people know each other's names they can find that they share Xenia, and who you kill on the battlefield is important for the purpose of obtaining glory. It is ironic that in Odysseus’s dining hall, who these suitors were would have been revealed only after they received Xenia, and they are now named only after their…

Over the course of time, and throughout many cultures the act of killing a man could be condemned or be considered permissible depending on the circumstances. During the eighteenth century, killing a man was justified in the context of a duel. In many countries today, a person convicted of a crime can be executed without repercussion to the executor. In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus kills and injures many enemies. In today’s culture this may seem like an unfair punishment however…