... 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 Homer's Odyssey contains twelve elaborate hospitality scenes and the Iliad has four (5). Speaking of hospitality, Agathe Thornton says this "social institution is one of the most important themes- (38). To appreciate more fully the aesthetics ... sequence of events in a hospitality scene, Homer next provides the element of seating. Concerning seating, Reece notes that the first provision a host makes...

• Word Count: 1892
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School