hospitality (xenia)

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The sacred custom of treating guests and strangers with kindness — food, a bath, a bed, a gift. Breaking it angers the gods. A central theme.

待客之道 / 宾客之礼·善待客人与陌生人的神圣习俗（款待饮食、沐浴、留宿、馈赠）；违背者将触怒神明，是全诗核心主题。