. From reading the first eight books of the Odyssey it is evident that the characters in the book expect to be welcomed into the host lives, with food and activities. Earlier in the book when Telemachus and Nestor's son went to visit the King and Queen of Sparta, Telemachus and Nestor's son did not ever think twice about if they would be let into the Kings home or if they would be left outside. If they had been turned down then the whole reason of them going on this trip would be messed up and they would have to go other places to find out information about Odysseus costing them time. Also when the Spartan King found out that Telemachus and Nestor's son were almost turned away the King said to his servant, "Never a fool before, Eteoneus, son of Boethous, now i see you're babbling like a child! Just think of all of the hospitality we enjoyed at the hands of other men before we made it home, and god save us from such hard treks in years to come. Quick, unhitch their team. And bring them in, strangers quests, to share our flowing feast" (book 4 35-420. This shows that the King was mad at his servant but he also seemed embarrassed that his new quests were not let in right away.

This also happens latter when Odysseus washes up on the shoes of a foreign nation. Wish out question the kings daughter lets him follow her into the city and also gives him new clothes. Then latter the King throws manny feast and parties for Odysseus. Not till latter on does the king even ask Odysseus about him self. These are all examples of greek hospitality.