Philemon. For today's assignment, write a 3-5 sentence summary of the story. Then write around 3 sentences explaining the lesson taught from this story.

The story of Philemon revolves around a poor elderly couple, Philemon and his wife Baucis, who show great hospitality to two strangers visiting their village. These strangers turn out to be the gods Zeus and Hermes in disguise, who reward the couple's kindness by granting them their wish to die at the same moment so neither has to live without the other. Their humble home is transformed into a grand temple where they serve as priests until their peaceful death, after which they are turned into intertwining trees.

The lesson from this story is the importance of hospitality and kindness to strangers, as you never know who you might be helping. It also emphasizes the value of humble wishes and the deep love between Philemon and Baucis. Their reward is not wealth or power, but the fulfillment of their simple wish and a peaceful end to a life well-lived.