In the Odyssey there are examples of well-behaved hosts and guests as well as those who could have used a lesson from the lightning bolts of Zeus. ... Two examples of genuine Greek hospitality include the stories of when Telemakhos arrives at the door step of Melenaus. ... These examples seem very genuine in nature. ... From being too hospitable to being the worst guests on the earth the Odyssey has it all. There are many examples of how the hosts and guests should act as well as what happens to the ones who do not follow the hospitality code. ...

• Word Count: 940
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Odysseus's adventure in Homer's epic, "The Odyssey," follows him on a journey where he meets an array of new people while traveling to new land. ... These values include hospitality and generosity. Telemachus is an example of a character who demonstrates good Xenia, while Cyclops (Polyphemus) fails. ... Xenia, the practice of kindness to guests, which was expected of good Greeks, played an important role in "The Odyssey." ... Telemachus shows hospitality and generosity and is characterized favorably. ...

• Word Count: 609
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• Grade Level: High School

The Odyssey Characterisation Homer's, The Odyssey, is and epic journey rich in character and devoting exclusivity to travel, rustics and servants, to low life and dastardly villains. ... Another example of his courage is acknowledged during the siege and rescuing of his men at Circes palace (Book 10), with one of his men, Eurylochus, regarding Odysseus as ""Favourite of Zeus""(10. 267). ... A clear example of Odysseus's over-abundance of pride is displayed upon Cyclopes" island. ... The first four books of The Odyssey, are known as The Telemachy. ... He is also given the chan...

• Word Count: 1884
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School