Theme Of Hospitality In The Odyssey

In The Odyssey by Homer, hospitality is honored by many, such as Nestor and Penelope, however, there are still some people and creatures who do not show hospitality, like Polyphemus. Hospitality is the act of honoring a stranger, rather it's a wealthy traveler or a poor person, by comforting and aiding him or her. Usually, you are required to bring the person into your house and give him something to eat and a place to rest. Showing honor to your guest is an act of loyalty to Zeus, however, the traveler also have to give the server something in return usually a gift. One who does not show hospitality is domed to Zeus’s wrath. Hospitality is a major theme in this book. One person, towards the beginning of the book, how shows hospitality is