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Comparing The Rituals Of Hospitality To The Stranger

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The rituals of Hospitality given to the stranger was a maid bringing a golden pitcher filled with water to pour into the basil in order for the guest and the host to wash their hands. Next the housekeeper served bread, meats of every kind and also appetizers for them to devour, additionally with the food golden cups has rested beside them poured with the finest wine for them to savor. Finally, after their feast the host would question the guest in order to get to know them. For example Telemachus cross-examining Mentes asking “who are you? Where are you from? Your city? Your parents? What sort of vessel brought you? Why did the sailors kind you here in Ithaca? …..” Another bizarre scenery for the readers as well as me, due to the fact that
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