In one instance when Telemachos is making his journey he is openly welcomed by the king Menelaos they both partake in the act of gift giving, this is slightly different than most visits where the guest is the only one provided with gifts. After giving this lots of thought I believe that the reason this takes place is to allow for the continuation of friendship and peace between the two families and land, because it was Odysseus who was the friend of Menelaos so Telemachos wants to make sure that if his father has truly passed away Ithaka and Sparta will maintain their friendship and support of...

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