I'm inspired by the expectation of guests in the ancient Greek hospitality custom (xenia). There are so many ways a mortal guest may break rules.
Guests must be courteous, so they can't refuse the host's food, although they may not match the mortal guests' expectation of food.
Guests should bring stories and news from the outside world. Boring guests or guests who bring "outrageous" stories (i.e. don't match the host'a expectation ) may be considered a burden, no longer a welcomed guest.
Guests are expected to help when the host call on them. Cue many dangerous and tricky tasks.
When the host gives gifts to the guests, the guests should reciprocate, even though they may be unwanted/unwelcomed.
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Date: 2024-05-19 02:53 am (UTC)Guests must be courteous, so they can't refuse the host's food, although they may not match the mortal guests' expectation of food.
Guests should bring stories and news from the outside world. Boring guests or guests who bring "outrageous" stories (i.e. don't match the host'a expectation ) may be considered a burden, no longer a welcomed guest.
Guests are expected to help when the host call on them. Cue many dangerous and tricky tasks.
When the host gives gifts to the guests, the guests should reciprocate, even though they may be unwanted/unwelcomed.