The Hospitable Phaeacians in The Odyssey In the era of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey, one could strongly argue that there were many differences in the various cultures that existed. However, throughout these differences, one common expectation of these cultures remains the same: that you must be hospitable. The act of hospitality is a sign of civilized people. People will give gifts, treasures, or even their daughters as a sign of being a hospitable …showed first 75 words of 926 total…

…showed last 75 words of 926 total…leads Odysseus to the palace without question, thus showing her kindness. Queen Arete has no fear of the stranger Odysseus, and does not make haste of him. King Alcinous makes a great example of being a hospitable host for his people by bringing Odysseus into his home. By the Phaeacians welcoming Odysseus, they prove themselves as civilized and outstandingly kind people. Without their hospitable manner Odysseus would have never completed his journey as he did.