Xenia Quotes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
“He went straight up to the visitor, grasped his right hand…
A
took his bronze spear and gave him cordial greetings.”
(Book 1) Telemachus displaying positive xenia and reinforcing honour and respect for mortals and gods.
2
Q
“they helped themselves to the…
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good things spread before them.”
(Book 1) Suitors abuse of xenia
3
Q
“the city of the Cicones…
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I sacked this place and destroyed it’s menfolk.”
(Odysseus, Book 9) not showing xenia
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