The passage demonstrates the Greeks hold a strong posture over their undeniable superiority of the gods over mortals. It is stated that gods are the core element of existence and reside here to stay an eternity, and as such, their dominance shall not be jeopardized by any being other than a god. With these defensive claims of their beliefs, it is fair to say the Greeks thought that by understanding the gods, they would be understanding nature itself.
Well, usually most poetry doesn't use the word "the" in the poem. The reason is because it might sound too extra.
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Predicate noun I believe is the correct answer.
