A reference in a text to another well known person event or thing is called ? A or An Allusion
Answer:
C belief in something larger than oneself controlling peoples' lives
Explanation:
According to this sentence from paragraph 3, the point of view that is reflected in Skavinski's statement is the belief in something larger than oneself controlling peoples' lives.
This is because he alludes the Polar Star as a form of fate which controls the lives of other people because it is larger than oneself.
An epic is a poem in which a hero goes on a great journey and saves people. The gods are there to protect the hero and control whatever they can (i.e Poseidon- the water, Aphrodite- love). They assist the hero sometimes and therefore contribute to their success. Hope this helps!
Answer:
He receives help from the supernatural.
Explanation:
It is shown in the passage that he is assisted by Shamash. In mythology, Shamash is the son of the moon god Sin and the brother of the goddess Ishtar. Shamash's power that he uses to aid Gilgamesh's character an be perceived as supernatural, as such things as throwing strong winds is <em>not</em> something a mortal can do.