Hospitality In Homer's The Odyssey

The Homeric scene of hospitality described in the encounter of Odysseus and the Cyclops has the same elements of what we see in the other hospitality scenes, however, there is a change in the form and content. As Reece points out,

One of the most compelling and interesting episode in the Odyssey is the conflict with the Cyclopes, Polyphemus, son of Poseidon. Odysseus after escaping from the lotus eater’s island arrives to an island inhabited by the cyclopes, with every necessity growing from the ground such as wheat and vines of grapes. He and a small expedition group go into the island, and then into one of the Cyclopes cave. He then faces the Cyclopes, Polyphemus, who eat his companions. The way in which Odysseus, although making an effort to go back home, cannot resist going to new places. This is a very human feeling whether coming from hunters needing to explore areas in order to stalk big animals, or the curiosity that may be unique to man, humans cannot resist the unknown, even if it is scary. As humans have discovered more and more about our environment, the scope of the unknown has diminished on earth, yet there is a reason that space is the final frontier. Odysseus also suffers from the custom found in Greek culture, which is that as a guest in a stranger’s home, they may receive gifts or some hospitality. In this way, the ancient author explores the idea of what would happen to a Greek person in a situation where hospitality rather than being the norm, is actively subverted. In this way, the Odysseus, who is the common Greek, has a right to fix this wrong, which he does by blinding the beast

Throughout Homer's The Odyssey, Odysseus the main character in the story is tested with the true meaning of hospitality. In the heroic age, hospitality was viewed as punishment or acceptance of a stranger. While Odysseus longed for his return to home, he faced the two different kinds of hospitality offered within the heroic age. My theory is that Odysseus was provided with good hospitality when he would enter a town that allowed him to eat at their table, bathed within their baths, and sleep within their homes. The townspeople and their king often provided superior hospitality for strangers without questioning them first. It's thought that maybe the wonderful hospitality was provided in return of viewing the stranger as a

The Beguiler 　　Odysseus is the main protagonist of The Odyssey. He is a commander of solders, a trickster, and often described as wily. Odysseus is not a character who one should trust, but his undeniable charm and quick wit allow him to convince others to do his bidding. Despite his talents for manipulation Odysseus’s overconfidence ensnares him in the wrathful entrapping of the god Poseidon. Through hardship he earns Odysseus learns from his tribulations, changing from a cocky and roguish beguiler into a man who is slightly more careful when choosing a course of action.

The Odyssey by Homer has many themes that are important throughout its books, although hospitality is one to not forget. “Hospitality is our motto!” is what Scott Humphrey, one of the Bar J Wranglers, said when he hired me to work at the Bar J Chuckwagon for the summer. The hospitality found in The Odyssey holds true to our everyday lives as it did to the Greeks around 800 B.C.E. The greeting to a guest is very similar, the feast is eaten, and the new found friend is sent on his merry way. The greeting to a newcomer is crucial.

Odysseus has a sense of hubris that leads to adversity and causes him harm, he also has humility; however, the lack of balance between these emotions takes Odysseus through many tough obstacles. When Odysseus tricks Polyphemos, he does it logically, and he uses his mind and reason; however, his hubris comes out when he feels the need to expose his true identity thus leading to his difficulty to return to Ithaka and future problems. Odysseus’s men beg him to stop harassing the beast, but Odysseus has one other plan in mind when he says, “Kyklops / … Odysseus raider of cities, took your eye: / Laertes’ son, whose home’s on Ithaka!” (Homer 160). This provoking of Polyphemos that Odysseus displays is a cause for the pain Ithaka is going though, as well as personal and direct grieving directed at Odysseus and his immediate

After Odysseus hits Polyphemus in the eye with a spear, he escapes the cave while riding a sheep. As he leaves Polyphemus’s island, Odysseus yells out his name to Polyphemus to prove that he is the one that took down Polyphemus. Odysseus yelling his name shows he has excessive pride because he wants to receive all the credit of defeating the mighty Polyphemus. However, Polyphemus then prayed to Poseidon to prevent Odysseus from returning home. After hearing Polyphemus’s prayer, Poseidon then puts a curse on Odysseus’s ship and crewmen. Since he was not able to go home, this is a result of showing pride because he wanted attention and credit which prevents him from returning home. Polyphemus states, “If I really am your son and you claim to be my father—come, grant that Odysseus, raider of cities, Laertes’s son who makes his home in Ithaca, never reaches home”(9.587-590). Polyphemus mentions that since Odysseus displays excessive pride by claiming that he struck the great Polyphemus with an arrow, Polyphemus prayed that Odysseus should never return home. Since Poseidon curses Odysseus’s journey home, it is a punishment of hubris because the curse will delay Odysseus from reaching his home and family. Since Odysseus displays extreme hubris, he faces the consequence as a

One of the many points that can support the idea of The Odyssey as an epic poem is that it is a story that showcases the morals and values that the ancient Greeks held dear. One of the morals that is implied by Homer in the story is the importance that the ancient Hellenic societies placed on hospitality and manners. This trait of hospitality is shown throughout the entirety of the story; and is shown in the section of the story when Telemachus, a prince, treats his father, who has been disguised as a beggar, with the utmost respect and manners. The story says that “Odysseus moved aside, yielding his couch, but from across the room Telemachus checked him: Friend sit down we’ll find another chair.” (16. 49-50) This action by Telemachus shows the importance of hospitality to the

I love going to hotels and getting to take home all the little shampoo bottles! Don't you? This is one-way hotels make you feel welcome! This act is called hospitality! Greek religion is a huge part of the Odyssey written by Robert Fitzgerald. In Greek religion, when the king has a visitor he is to feed him food and wine, and give him gifts. Hospitality is a main part of the Greek culture as it is in many.

Hospitality is the basic root in The Odyssey, by Homer. Every homeowner shows it, and every guest expects it. Hospitality consists of gifts, traditions, and kindness shown throughout. An example of hospitality shown in the form of gifts is when Odysseus is in Polyphemus' cave. Even when death is staring Odysseus in the face, he expects hospitality to be shown to him, since he is a guest in Polyphemus' home, Odysseus says, "So you ask the name I'm known by Cyclops?

Courtesy. Catering. Helpfulness. These are all examples of the hospitality that is expected of those in ancient Greece. Citizens call for this welcoming behavior, no matter the company. This attitude towards visitors is quintessential, and it is the standard of hosting in this time period, even if the guest is unexpected. In Homer’s The Odyssey, hospitality is glorified, distinct in Greek culture, and similar to the principles demonstrated in the Bible.

The origin of hospitality comes from the concept of traveling. In ancient times, travelers wandered on unknown regions of the earth in pursuit of trading gifts both material and nonmaterial, knowledge, and creating a network with people. Traveling to foreign areas expanded civilization and led to further innovations. It was a profound way to have business with other cultures, cultivate relationships with others, discover different types of food, clothes, and people. Such connections among natives and foreigners were very common among the Greeks during the Mycenaean Age. Greece is known to be a country that’s surrounded by bodies of water such as the Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea, Thracian Sea, Sea of Crete, and Gulf of Corinth. Although walking was

In the era of Homer, hospitality is a crucial part of social existence, and all Greeks put an emphasis on hospitality no matter the circumstance. Taking place in the 10 years after the events in the Iliad with the Trojan War, Homer’s the Odyssey displays notable depictions of the themes hospitality and home. In this epic, hospitality and home can be said to be major themes in the sense that it is involved in nearly every situation and ultimately affects the protagonist, Odysseus, by either helping or hindering him throughout the poem, and s. First and foremost, hospitality and home are the reasons why Odysseus suffers a prolonged journey returning home to Ithaca, specifically when he comes across Kalypso, Polyphemos, and Circe. In the years of Odysseus’s absence, his wife, Penelope, abstained from remarrying,

Cultural value have changed a lot over time. The way we welcome guests and treat them in our homes is a good example of one of those changed values. In Homer’s famous book, The Odyssey, there is a common theme of hospitality and generosity to travelers passing through. These actions were common in the day due to the lack of transportation and beliefs at the time, but are not as common in our cultures today. Whilst it used to be a key value in a home, time has changed the way we welcome travelers.

Annabeth had figured Polyphemus would still have a grudge about that name, and she was right” (212). Annabeth confronts the cyclops on her own to distract him and uses her wits to think of a way to throw the cyclops off balance. Annabeth rightly believes that using the name Nobody will bring out Polyphemus’s hatred and cloud his mind, thus putting him mentally off balance. The bravery and ingenuity displayed by Odysseus and Annabeth are highlighted as positive traits to have in both Ancient Greece and modern times. The authors want their readers to develop these characteristics as part of their personality, thus they show the positive consequences these traits had for both Odysseus and Annabeth.