In no less than 75 words, explain how the two themes (hospitality; gods and humans) interrelate in the odyssey. give an example from book iii.

The Odyssey is a cultural document that embodies the values of the society that created it, providing insight into ideas of heroism and virtue during the poet's day. ... Hospitality, also called “guest-friendship,” was a social ritual expected of men in the Greek world.

Explanation:The setting broadens in Books 3 and 4 as Telemachus sets out on his own brief odyssey around southern Greece to learn of his father's fate.

In Homeric poem “The Odyssey,” we are treated to an account of the story of Odysseus as he tries to make his way back to Ithaca after successfully aiding the Greeks in conquering the city of Troy. While the tale has various mythical and magical motifs in the form of Gods, Goddesses, nymphs, witches, and magic; one of the most interesting and a rather unusual aspect of the story was the astounding level of generosity shown to Odysseus through various parts of the story (Grabek, 96). In this essay, examples of hospitality in “The Odyssey” shall be explored.

i think they are preparing for the battle of gaul. : )

i hope this you! : )

i believe the answer is b.