What best describes why hospitality was especially important in ancient Greece? Showing travelers generosity and courtesy kept wars and battles from breaking out between individuals and cities.

Inns in ancient Greece were typically staffed by thieves and scoundrels, so travelers tended to be safer in private homes.

Those who demonstrated hospitality genuinely loved and respected their guests.

Strangers were often Greek gods and goddesses in disguise, so it was important to be courteous to all.