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Humans thought that the gods were monitoring them close by their behavior with visitors and the treatment of strangers. Any encounter with a host or visitor were known as xenia. Having people invited into your house was also a sign of societal esteem. Most hosts would please their guests with beverages, meals, and accommodations but they made sure it was astounding to the guests. Hosts would also offer the guests baths and clean robes. If the strangers did not want to go continue to where they were going the hosts would help them there. Guests would hardly leave without gifts. In the greek culture the host didn't really expect to learn the guest (or stranger however you'd like to call them) name or about their visits until after eating together. Most of the reason why all this happened was because of the gods especially the most feared was the god zeus.

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Why was Hospitality Important to the Greeks?

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Why was Hospitality Important to the Greeks?

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The Greeks believed hospitality was important because they thought that any random person could be a god. Therefore, they would offer travelers a bed to sleep in, and food to eat, should they want it. Many also believed that the gods sent them to their doors, and if they turned them away then there would be dreadful consequences.

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In the ancient times traveling took many long nights. When Inns and Hotels wouldn't be available because of high prices, travelers often relied on the hospitality of the townspeople. Many people would welcome them into their homes. They would provide the traveler with food, warmth, a bed, and protection for as long as they needed it. When the commuter was ready to leave the family would offer supplies for their long journey to come. Some took this opportunity to show their wealth by providing more high end materials. A quote from The Odyssey: “Come, friend, and give me something; for you seem to be no lowly man among the Greeks, but their most noble lord-indeed a chief.  So you should offer more than others can-I’d make you famous then in endless lands.  I, too, was once a man of means; my house was rich; I often gave to vagabonds, whoever they might be, who came in need” (Homer, p. 351).

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What did the ancient Greeks   do when they encountered the other?

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What did the ancient Greeks   do when they encountered the other?

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The ancient Greeks were known for their hospitality. This is due to their belief that the gods would reward them. It was also treated as a way to show ones wealth. So when encountering the other they made attempts at friendship. They would also offer food and a place to stay.

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Works Cited

The Value of Hospitality, minerva.union.edu/wareht/gkcultur/guide/8/web1.html.

“How Did the Ancient Greeks Treat Their Guests?” Synonym, classroom.synonym.com/did-ancient-greeks-treat-guests-8063.html.