Terms & Words

Question 1

Xenia

Answer 1

Guest friendship

Question 2

Xenos

Answer 2

A guest-friend

Question 3

Kleos

Answer 3

‘What people say of you’ - it is every hero’s goal to die with kleos so tales will be told of their deeds even after they are dead. It is a consolation for dying. Kleos is often achieved through glory in battle.

Question 4

What are the three bride-gifts?

Answer 4

1) The groom gives the bride’s family gifts to impress them.
2) The bride’s family supply a dowry to ensure they begin with financial security.
3) There is a gift-contest between suitors, and the woman often goes to the highest bidder.