now zues the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships, and driving veils of squall moved down like night on l
and and sea. The bows went plunging at the gust: sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind. We saw death and fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled tor the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining. what does this excerp most suppest about the beliefs of the ancient greeks?
Assuming the question should be: What does this excerpt most suppose about the beliefs of the ancient Greeks? The excerpt informs us that the Ancient Greeks believed that natural phenomena, such as storms, were controlled by different Gods who had control over specific things, such as Zeus controlling the skies. It also suggests that these gods could be vengeful, and would use their powers to harm humans on earth who had upset them in some way. <span />
Blessing is a free verse poem the main theme of which is poverty and the importance of water. It focuses on a slum on the outskirts of Mumbai in India and in particular the reaction of children who come to celebrate and drink when a pipe bursts.
