An intriguing factor in The Odyssey, is greek hospitality. Often referred to as Xenia, greeks were known for their compassion and acceptance of strangers. The god Zeus was the protector of guests and he made the religious obligation to be kind and welcoming to travelers. For example, in The Odyssey, Telemachus lets the Athena, disguised as Mente, into his home, feeds him, and offers him a place to sleep. In any other country, this would never happen. One can never know the background of a stranger or if they are dangerous or not. Even so, the greeks were almost always allowing strangers into their homes. There are a few possible reasons for xenia. In the time period of The Odyssey, travel was a slow process. Because modern transportation technology