The Golden Rule of Civility In the epic of The Odyssey, Homer explores a variety of different themes that heavily influence Odysseus" quest to return home and re-claim his throne as the rightful King. ... Displaying xenia in this society was the only accepted code of moral conduct and was regarded as the golden rule of civility. ... Throughout Telemachos" coming of age, his character welcomes strangers with kindness and generosity, which he and his people highly benefit from this. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They were encased in golden scales and had snakes as their hair. ... As a result, the modern reader (or viewer) should understand that regardless of whether a myth occurs in the Ancient, Middle Ages, Renaissance, or Modern "category," certain features will always remain constant and the hero will always face great trials and, if maintaining heroic tradition, accomplish remarkable things. ...

• Word Count: 1572
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate