![]() ![]() When the poor couple take two travelers into their home, they have no idea that Jupiter and Mercury are testing their hospitality. In the case of Baucis and Philemon, the theme is much more pronounced. Hospitality is a particularly important species of generosity. Sometimes, generosity subtly reinforces a story, such as when Metaneira takes in Demeter, disguised as an elderly woman, or when Dictys takes in baby Perseus and Danae when they wash up on his shore. Throughout the Greek myths, generosity appears to be noble. Through these figures, the modern reader can understand many Greek values. Their stories are some of the most memorable consider Theseus, Hercules, and Perseus. ![]() Exceeding the limits of average men, the heroes act somewhere between gods and mortals in the hierarchy of the Greek myths. For example, Perseus could not have killed Medusa if he did not have the smarts to steal the Gray Women's eye. They also depend upon a certain degree of clever ingenuity to achieve success. ![]() Greek heroes tend to share uncommon strength, immense bravery, and noble morality. ![]()
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