The xenia section connects ancient hospitality codes to moder immigration in a way that avoids being preachy. That line about visa processes being more harrowing than Odysseus's tribulations landed perfectly. I've been thinking about how contemporary life could use more ritual structure like xenia, even if the specifics don't translate exactly.
The xenia section connects ancient hospitality codes to moder immigration in a way that avoids being preachy. That line about visa processes being more harrowing than Odysseus's tribulations landed perfectly. I've been thinking about how contemporary life could use more ritual structure like xenia, even if the specifics don't translate exactly.
Thanks! Agreed on the ritual structures. I’ve been trying to be more attentive to ritual in my life, and it’s quite helpful.