... pronounces a blessing on the host XV. Visitor shares in a libation of sacrifice XVI. Visitor asks to be allowed to sleep XVII. Bed XVIII. Bath XIX. Host detains the visitor XX. Guest-gifts XXI. Departure meal XXII. Departure libation XXIII. Farewell blessing XXIV. Departure omen and interpretation XXV. Escort to visitor's next destination (Source: Reece, 6-7) In fact, Steve Reece notes that ... . However, Reece comments that "no hospitality scene in Homer contains every element" of the code of hospitality (7). It is likely that Homer's intended audience were aware of the already existin...

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