Sign up for FREE

Philemon and Baucis

Last updated over 3 years ago

10 questions

1

1

4

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Question 1

1.

What is xenia?

Question 2

2.

Why did travelers in ancient Greece have to rely on the generosity of the people who lived in the area through which they were traveling?

Question 3

3.

Which of the following describe the rules of conduct for xenia?

When  the guest is taking his leave of his host, the two will  exchange gifts as tokens of their newfound friendship.

The host may ask the traveler’s name and place  of origin after the guest has eaten, .

The host should accept a traveler who comes by, and offer him a bath and a meal only after asking for the person’s name.

Question 4

4.

Where did Philemon and Baucis live?

Question 5

5.

How did the other residents of Philemon and Baucis' town respond to Zeus and Herme's request for food and lodging?

Question 6

6.

How did Baucis recognize Zeus and Hermes as gods?

Question 7

7.

Why did Zeus tell Philemon and Baucis that they should leave the town?

Question 8

8.

Why did Zeus decide to do this to the town?

Question 9

9.

What happened to Philemon and Baucis' house?

Question 10

10.

In addition to becoming temple guardians, what other wish did Philemon and Baucis request?

The guest does not have a responsibility to treat his host’s house and possessions with respect as well as to  provide his name and background when asked.