... as us having prior knowledge of Poseidon's hatred for Odysseus, makes us contemplate what we think we know of the theme of hospitality. Homer glorifies this repetitive act of being accommodating and then completely flips the tables by having the gods turn on the Phaeacians for feeding, bathing, and helping Odysseus get home. In the prophecy it specifically says, "For the future give up your custom of seeing home any traveller who ... come to our city, " the word ˜custom' couldn't be any louder in that sentence. It is obvious that Poseidon punished the Phaeacians because he has his own ...

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