Read the excerpt from "perseus."

this radiant personage [hermes] told [perseus] that before he attacked medusa he must first be properly equipped, and that what he needed was in the possession of the nymphs of the north. to find the nymphs’ abode, they must go to the gray women who alone could tell them the way.

which characteristics of a greek hero are shown in this excerpt? check all that apply.

Is my mailman likes to read peoples mail. all mailmen like to read peoples mail an example for hasty generalization

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

What is the allure of fear? what have you learned from the story about portrayals of fear in literature?