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Xenophilia > The range of Xenia and Xenophobia in Odyssey

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Amongst other things, Homer's epic Odyssey examines various attitudes towards foreigners and strangers. Menelaus is a case of proper Xenia, the middle way. Calypso loves this foreigner-stranger a little too much; Cyclope blindly hates foreigner, both extremes bring sufferings.


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