Theoxenia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Theoxenia is a noun meaning Hospitality towards a god who visits as a guest.
Meaning
Hospitality towards a god who visits as a guest.
Example Sentences
An alternative interpretation to the theoxenia, though no doubt related in cult practise, would be that of parasitein.
1902, Archaeological Institute of America, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, American School of Classical Studies in Rome, American journal of archaeology S. Reixach maintains that the rite of theoxenia is derived from the primitive conception of the gods as relatives of those who entertain them.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include theoxeny, xenismos, nostos, theophilia, theophagy, theophany.
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