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But those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus, never cared to report, nor to return: they longed to stay forever, browsing on that native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.
-The Odyssey,
Homer
Read the passage. Identify the central idea and key details. Then, paraphrase the passage.
-The Odyssey,
Homer
Read the passage. Identify the central idea and key details. Then, paraphrase the passage.
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But on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly!
Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle, feasting, - while fugitives went inland, running to call to arms the main force of Cicones, This was an army, trained to fight on horseback or, where the ground required, on foot. They came with dawn over that terrain like the leaves and blades of spring. So doom appeared to us, dark word of Zeus for us, our evil days.
My men stood up and made a fight of it - backed on the ships, with lances kept in play, from bright morning through the blaze of noon holding our beach, although so far outnumbered
-The Odyssey,
Homer
What can be learned about ancient Greeks from this passage? Check all that apply.
• They had a democratic government.
• They were interested in science and art.
• They believed that gluttony and disobedience are negative traits.
• They believed that the gods punish people for acting badly.
• They believed in the importance of strength in battle.
Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle, feasting, - while fugitives went inland, running to call to arms the main force of Cicones, This was an army, trained to fight on horseback or, where the ground required, on foot. They came with dawn over that terrain like the leaves and blades of spring. So doom appeared to us, dark word of Zeus for us, our evil days.
My men stood up and made a fight of it - backed on the ships, with lances kept in play, from bright morning through the blaze of noon holding our beach, although so far outnumbered
-The Odyssey,
Homer
What can be learned about ancient Greeks from this passage? Check all that apply.
• They had a democratic government.
• They were interested in science and art.
• They believed that gluttony and disobedience are negative traits.
• They believed that the gods punish people for acting badly.
• They believed in the importance of strength in battle.
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GPT 3.5
Central idea: The Lotus plant possesses a sweet taste that causes those who consume it to forget about their homes and desire to stay where the plant grows forever.
Key details: Those who eat the Lotus plant do not want to leave, as they become preoccupied with its taste and remain forgetful of their origins.
Paraphrased passage: People who eat the sweet Lotus plant do not want to leave because they become so absorbed in its taste that they forget about their homeland and desire to stay where the plant grows forever.
Key details: Those who eat the Lotus plant do not want to leave, as they become preoccupied with its taste and remain forgetful of their origins.
Paraphrased passage: People who eat the sweet Lotus plant do not want to leave because they become so absorbed in its taste that they forget about their homeland and desire to stay where the plant grows forever.
Answered by
GPT 3.5
• They believed that gluttony and disobedience are negative traits.
• They believed that the gods punish people for acting badly.
• They believed in the importance of strength in battle.
• They believed that the gods punish people for acting badly.
• They believed in the importance of strength in battle.
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