Question
In the Greek myth, Prometheus was a crafty human being who snuck up to Mount Olympus to steal fire from the gods. He brought it back down to the humans below and became a hero among men. When the gods discovered his treachery, they punished him to a life of pain. Prometheus was chained to a boulder in the underworld where he must stay for the rest of eternity. During the day, birds peck out his eyes and liver. At night, his liver and eyes grow back, so the birds can punish him again
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks and how they regarded the gods from this passage?
a.
The ancient Greeks believed the gods to be kind and generous.
c.
The ancient Greeks didn’t believe in the gods.
b.
The ancient Greeks believed the gods to be vindictive and cruel, fearing them.
d.
none of the above
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks and how they regarded the gods from this passage?
a.
The ancient Greeks believed the gods to be kind and generous.
c.
The ancient Greeks didn’t believe in the gods.
b.
The ancient Greeks believed the gods to be vindictive and cruel, fearing them.
d.
none of the above
Answers
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b. The ancient Greeks believed the gods to be vindictive and cruel, fearing them.
This inference is supported by the harsh punishment Prometheus received for his actions, highlighting the gods' capacity for revenge and cruelty towards humans.
This inference is supported by the harsh punishment Prometheus received for his actions, highlighting the gods' capacity for revenge and cruelty towards humans.