The greeks believed the powers of the gods explained natural events. for example, thunderstorms over land occurred when zeus became angry and hurled his lightning bolt. storms at sea were likewise caused when his brother poseidon became enflamed. in order to appease the gods, greeks observed spiritual rituals, such as sacrificing animals in their honor or in gratitude for their assistance. from this passage, we can conclude that a. the greeks lacked scientific explanations for the mysteries of nature. b. the greeks thought storms explain who they were. c. the greeks preferred zeus to poseidon. d. the greeks believed poseidon was the king of fire.

Read the excerpt from part 2 of the odyssey. what theme is supported by the excerpt? 1. it is important to see new sights. 2. people should indulge their curiosities. 3. it is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends. 4. people should trust their instincts.

Pls due today which excerpt from the text most effectively demonstrates that the narrator's point of view about the cabuliwallah has changed? "i felt a little sorry, and would have called him back, but i found he was returning of his own accord." "i sent for mini immediately from the inner apartment. many difficulties were raised, but i would not listen." "tears came to my eyes. i forgot that he was a poor cabuli fruit-seller, while i was—. but no, what was i more than he? he also was a father." "i took them and was going to pay him, but he caught my hand and said: "you are very kind, sir! keep me in your recollection. do not offer me money! —"

What is the narrator's main conflict in this passage? a. he doesn't like someone mispronouncing his name. b. he has a history of beating up kids he doesn't like. c. he has a violent temper that he cannot control. d. he doesn't like "the kid" he mentions in the paragraph.