Theoxeny

Key term for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation, used in Themes in the Odyssey.

Definition

The religious theme of a god visiting mortals in disguise to test their virtue and adherence to hospitality laws.

Exam Context

Theoxeny appears in OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation revision content for The Homeric World, especially Themes in the Odyssey and Themes in the Odyssey.

The Homeric World Themes in the Odyssey Themes in the Odyssey

Study Pathways

The Homeric World

Themes in the Odyssey

Myth and Religion

Prescribed Sources

Literary Sources

Found in Revision Notes

The Homeric World

Xenia, Civilisation and Barbarism

Themes in the Odyssey • Themes in the Odyssey

Revise note

Myth and Religion

Virgil’s Aeneid

Prescribed Sources • Literary Sources

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Aetiology Anaphora Anthropophagy Antiphates

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