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Which of the following best describes the theme of xenia, or hospitality, in Books 1-6 of The Odyssey?

Athena encourages Telemachus to embark on a journey seeking news about his father.
The suitors slaughter the palace's livestock for their feasts.
Nestor and Menelaus welcome Telemachus, offering him food and rest without even knowing his identity.
Nausicaa personally escorts Odysseus to her father's palace.

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Hey there! The answer to the question above is C. Nestor and Menelaus welcome Telemachus, offering him food and rest without even knowing his identity. I hope this helped!

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Nestor and Menelaus welcoming Telemachus, offering him food and rest, is very hospitable, I would choose that answer. ( The suitor slaughtering livestock doesn't really show the hospitable side because, they could be doing it for someone important so they can gain something)
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