Xenia
Ancient code of hospitality
Zeus is the god of it
It was rumoured that gods would come down in disguise to test people’s xenia
Kleos
Glory or reputation, usually for great battles
Metis
Wisdom, cunningness, ability to speak and spin a tale
Oikos
The household
Nostos
Return of a hero/ homecoming
Arete
excellence
Dactylic Hexametre
The metre of the epic (the rhythm of lines)
Katabasis
To descend into the underworld and return alive
Pathos
Pity and sadness
Catharsis
Release of emotion
Kyrios
Male leader of the household