Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? check all that apply. supernatural elements an invocation of a muse read the excerpt from the odyssey now zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships, and driving veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. the bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind. we saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third dawn came with ringlets shining. then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested, letting the steersmen and the breeze take over. a difficult journey with trials rhyme and repetition of words important historical events a hero showing perseverance