Read the excerpt about Olympus from The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens.

On the cloud-capped summit of Olympus was the palace of Zeus and Hera, of burnished gold, chased silver, and gleaming ivory. Lower down were the homes of the other gods, which, though less commanding in position and size, were yet similar to that of Zeus in design and workmanship, all being the work of the divine artist Hephaestus. Below these were other palaces of silver, ebony, ivory, or burnished brass, where the Heroes, or Demi-gods, resided.

What aspect of the lives of the gods and goddesses does this excerpt address?

1. the riches of the gods

2. the importance of art

3. the results of hard work

4. the strength of the god

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Leonel Wyatt

12 December, 15:20

Read the excerpt about Olympus from The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens.

On the cloud-capped summit of Olympus was the palace of Zeus and Hera, of burnished gold, chased silver, and gleaming ivory. Lower down were the homes of the other gods, which, though less commanding in position and size, were yet similar to that of Zeus in design and workmanship, all being the work of the divine artist Hephaestus. Below these were other palaces of silver, ebony, ivory, or burnished brass, where the Heroes, or Demi-gods, resided.

What aspect of the lives of the gods and goddesses does this excerpt address?

1. the riches of the gods

2. the importance of art

3. the results of hard work

4. the strength of the god

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Izabella Robbins · Answer 1

The riches of the gods.

Explanation:

Considering the given passage from the text "The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome" by E. M. Berens, the main focus of the passage seem to be how majestic the palaces of the gods and goddesses are. The results of the god Hephaestus' mighty craftsmanship can be seen in these abode of the gods and goddesses.

But with the mention of the "burnished gold, chased silver, and gleaming ivory ... palaces of silver, ebony, ivory, or burnished brass" represents how rich the palaces are. The passage describing the home of Zeus and other gods and goddesses at Mount Olympus details how full of riches it is.

Ivan Pacheco · Answer 2

Ivan Pacheco 12 December, 18:29

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