Cómo Pronunciar "xenia"
word
ˈziniə
ZEE-nee-uh
zˈiːniɐ
zee-NEE-uh
Definición
Xenia is the ancient Greek custom of showing hospitality and generosity to guests or strangers, often seen as a sacred duty.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈziniə
Inglés Británico
zˈiːniɐ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
ZEE-nee-uh
UK
zee-NEE-uh
Escucha en Contexto
In ancient Greece, xenia was important for travelers.
Zeus was the god who protected xenia.
Stories about xenia can be found in Homer’s epic poems.
Many Greek myths warn of the dangers of breaking xenia.