virtues

• Xenia was a deeply ingrained tradition in ancient Greek society. It included the generous and respectful treatment of guests and strangers, which was believed to be sanctioned by Zeus Xenius. The protector of guests and suppliants. Concept of hospitality the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home and/or associates of the person bestowing guest-friendship.
• Xenia was crucial in maintaining social bonds and creating networks of friendship across the Greek world. It helped ensure that travellers could safely move from place to place, knowing they would be treated with respect. This system also played a role in diplomacy and alliances, as powerful families and city-states could establish lasting relationships through the exchange of hospitality, serving as a bridge between different peoples and communities.
• Acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement. Refers to glory, honour, and renown that a hero earns through their great deeds. Ensuring that their deeds were remembered and celebrated for generations. Encapsulating the Greek ideal of striving for greatness and leaving a lasting legacy. It is the earned respect and admiration from others, which contributes to the individual's reputation and social standing. Kudos was an essential aspect of the heroic code and was closely tied to the pursuit of immortality through fame—living on in the memory of others long after death.
• Closely associated with bravery and effectiveness. It shows that human actions are of extreme importance to the greeks. Important to be the best you can be, refers to excellence or virtue. It embodies the idea of fulfilling one’s purpose or function to the highest degree possible. Arete is not limited to moral virtue but also encompasses physical, intellectual, and artistic excellence. The term is often associated with the idea of living up to one's full potential, striving to be the best version of oneself in every aspect of life.
• The Greeks believed that the lives of individuals and the course of events were predetermined by powerful forces, often personified as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of both gods and humans. These ideas shaped their worldview, influencing how they understood the nature of existence, human agency, and the gods' roles in the cosmos. Vital to the Greek world as it provided a structure for understanding life’s unpredictability and the limitations of human power.
• By accepting fate as an integral part of the cosmic order, the Greeks were able to reconcile the presence of suffering, success, and the ultimate destiny of all beings within a framework that respected both divine will and human responsibility. This belief system profoundly influenced Greek thought, shaping their myths, literature, and philosophical ideas about life, death, and the nature of existence
• Hubris describes a quality of extreme or foolish pride, dangerous overconfidence, or arrogance.

  Behaviour that defies the norms of behaviour, or challenges the gods. Disobeying the gods, or going against the societal codes of conduct/norms of society will bring your downfall