makes him food, offers him his cloak, and lets him sleep in the good spot while he sleeps outside with the pigs.
Hospitality is the important Greek value revealed in the treatment of the unknown beggar by Telemachus and Eumaeus. They demonstrate kindness and hospitality by offering food, shelter, and aid to the stranger, following the tradition of xenia, the ancient Greek concept of guest-friendship.
Eumaeus treats the beggar (who is actually Odysseus in disguise) with kindness and hospitality. He offers him food, shelter, and even his own bed, showing him generosity and respect as a guest in his home. Eumaeus also listens to the beggar's story and believes his lies, demonstrating his loyalty and compassion.
Hospitality was obviously important to the Greeks in The Odyssey. it might have had something to do with the fact that they where away from home a lot in their time and they relied on the hospitality of other to survive. Most importantly, the gods wanted the Greeks to show hospitality, in fact, not being hospitable would result in being punished by the gods.
The Ithacans show hospitality by welcoming guests, providing food and shelter, and treating them with respect. Odysseus honors hospitality by following the customs of the hosts and showing gratitude. The suitors abuse hospitality by overstaying their welcome, disrespecting their hosts, and taking advantage of their generosity without giving anything in return.
He's really hospitable to Mentes (Athena) when she visits him in the first book. he welcomes her and feeds her, then offers her a place to stay and a gift to for her journey.
Xenia is the relationship between the host and the guest, the guest and the host, and giving food to strangers. So basicly if a stranger comes in you should give them what the need. Becouse that could be a god because the gods could show up as any form and they could also show up to whom ever they want.
A friendly outlook and a wish to make friends
Hospitality is highly valued in the Bible as a way to show kindness to others, especially strangers. It is seen as a way to love and care for one another, following the example of Jesus. In the Bible, there are numerous stories and teachings advocating for the practice of hospitality.
Boaz showed hospitality to Ruth by allowing her to glean in his fields, providing protection, instructing his workers to leave extra grain for her, and inviting her to share meals with him. He also praised her for her kindness towards Naomi and blessed her for seeking refuge under the wings of God.
i would give you a brief but i would rather go to bed with a cup of warm milk and read my book. good bye
Here are a few verses that talk about hospitality: (Romans 12:13) 13 Share with the holy ones according to their needs. Follow the course of hospitality. (1 Timothy 5:10)  having a reputation for fine works, if she raised children, if she practiced hospitality, if she washed the feet of holy ones, if she assisted the afflicted, if she devoted herself to every good work. (Hebrews 13:1, 2) 1 Let your brotherly love continue. 2 Do not forget hospitality, for through it some unknowingly entertained angels. (3 John 8)  So we are under obligation to show hospitality to such ones, so that we may become fellow workers in the truth.
he is the only one that can string his bow and he survived the trojan war