... kingdom of Ithaca, Greece. Almost twenty years later, the book begins its story and is of the struggles Penelope and Telemachus uncover, because Odysseus is still not home form war, presumed dead. While researching and reading "The Odyssey" I have taken note of the many codes and customs that the Achaeans had to abide by in Homeric Society. As I have studied "The Odyssey" and read it thoroughly, I have noticed that hospitality was a major custom of the Achaeans but not only was it just a custom; it was what had to be expected from the people of the society. My studies have helped me conclude that the reason why hospitality was so important is because; one never knew when an unexpected guest might be a god, either disguised as a mortal person or watching them from above, judging how well the host is at treating their guest. I have ...

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