Basically disaster
an event that causes great damage and distress
An example of such author can be Benjamin Franklin. He was widely read by people throughout the colonies and his Poor Richard's Almanacs were a common household items. His audience were the common people and his purpose was to educate them and help people become better. Hi style was simple and direct, often full of word plays and funny anecdotes.
because the audience would be familiar with them as parables were highly popular then. Also, it being a monk, it is supposed to be a serious story that teaches you something, not a funny or obscene story such as those from the Wife of Bath or the Miller.
The Mayas and the Roman Empire invented a calendar, they were so advanced in astronomy. On the other hand, both had their own systems to write: Mayas had hieroglyphs and the Roman Empire Latin. Finally, both cultures were polytheistic, which means that believed in many Gods.
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