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Match each vocabulary word with its definition.

Achaea
Hospitality
Muse
Theme
a) A name used by Homer to refer to Greece
b) The friendly reception or treatment of guests or strangers, also called xenia in Greek
c) According to Greek mythology, a goddess who inspires a creative artist, such as a poet; there are nine sister muses, all daughters of Jove
d) An idea or message about human life and the real world in a literary work

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Final answer:

In matching the vocabulary words with their definitions: Achaea refers to a region in Greece, Hospitality to the treatment of guests known as xenia, Muse to a goddess of inspiration, and Theme to the central idea in a literary work.

Step-by-step explanation:

Matching each vocabulary word with its definition from the context of Greek Mythology and literature:

  • Achaea: a) A name used by Homer to refer to Greece, specifically part of the Peloponnese, encompassing cities like Athens, Corinth, and Sparta.
  • Hospitality: b) The friendly reception or treatment of guests or strangers, also known as xenia in Greek culture, which was a cornerstone of their societal values.
  • Muse: c) According to Greek mythology, a goddess who inspires a creative artist, such as a poet; there are nine Muses, all daughters of Zeus (Jove), who preside over the arts and sciences.
  • Theme: d) An idea or message about human life and the real world in a literary work, a concept reflected in the stories depicted in Greek art and epics like those of Homer.

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