Read the excerpt from "Perseus." For a time she kept his birth secret from her father, but it became increasingly difficult to d
o so in the narrow limits of that bronze house and finally one day the little boy—his name was Perseus—was discovered by his grandfather. "Your child!" Acrisius cried in great anger. "Who is his father?" But when Danaë answered proudly, "Zeus," he would not believe her.Which Greek hero characteristic is presented in this excerpt?A.having a goddess motherB.keeping a family secretC.living in an unusual homeD.having a special birth
The best option is letter D. having a special birth.
Explanation:
Greek heroes have several characteristics in common. They are usually handsome, brave, strong men who defeat monsters and armies to defend their country, its people, and their loved ones. They are also favored by one of the gods and, from a very young age, perform great feats. Another characteristic that is typical of Greek heroes is their unusual or special birth. Several of them are the result of an affair between a god and a mortal woman, as we can see in the excerpt in the question. Perseus and the very famous Hercules were both sons of Zeus. That usually results in their being semi-gods, which makes them more powerful than regular people.
