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The word xenos is used in Greek literature from the time of Homer onwards. It is cognate with the Latin hostis (which eventually evolved into both "host" and "hostile").

: In its simplest form, it denotes someone outside the familiar circle or community—a foreigner with no immediate relationship. 2. Philosophical and Literary Contexts Search Results for xenos

In the ancient Greek world, ( ) was a term of profound ambiguity, simultaneously meaning "stranger," "foreigner," and "guest-friend". This linguistic duality reflects the sacred ritual of xenia , a set of hospitality rules governed by Zeus, where any unknown traveler might actually be a god in disguise. The word xenos is used in Greek literature