Animals usually play the antagonist in mythology. They are beasts that need to be defeated by the hero.
I know I'm rather late but the answer is 8 and 13. (This question requires some background... so yea.)
Answer: If you're asking which might be easier to write about I would say exposure because it uses more advanced words which make it sound nicer to write about and it also is a little easier to understand what it is talking about which should help you with writing on it. I personally prefer Exposure but it's your choice.
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They read theological writings and they read the bible to extend their religous horizion