Read the excerpt from The Odyssey

Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized

in this excerpt?

My men stood up and made a fight of it-

backed on the ships with lances kept in play,

from bright morning through the blaze of noon

so holding our beach, although so far outnumbered,

but when the sun passed toward unyoking time,

then the Achaeans, one by one, gave way.

bravery and perseverance

exercise and physical fitness

hospitality and friendliness

freedom and democracy

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Freddy Garza

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4 August, 17:38

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey

Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized

in this excerpt?

My men stood up and made a fight of it-

backed on the ships with lances kept in play,

from bright morning through the blaze of noon

so holding our beach, although so far outnumbered,

but when the sun passed toward unyoking time,

then the Achaeans, one by one, gave way.

bravery and perseverance

exercise and physical fitness

hospitality and friendliness

freedom and democracy

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Answers (2)

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Aden Lin · Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is option is 1 or A. bravery and perseverance

Amber Pittman · Answer 2

The answer is: bravery and perseverance

Explanation:

If we read this text carefully, we will see that text is about Achaeans army who stood their ground and fought even though they were outnumbered and eventually they were all killed in a fight. We can see this from phrases such as: stood up and made a fight of it, so far outnumbered and the Achaeans, one by one, gave way, thus, making the first answer correct.