Question

The Ethiopians were being devoured in numbers by the serpent; and, learning from the oracle that they could be freed from the pest only if Andromeda were offered up to it, they forced Cepheus, her father, to consent. When Perseus arrived the maiden was on a rocky ledge by the sea, chained there to wait for the coming of the monster.

In this excerpt, readers learn that
is an accepted practice in ancient Greek life.

Answer 1

In this excerpt, readers do not learn that any specific practice is accepted in ancient Greek life. The passage describes a specific event involving the Ethiopians, an oracle, Andromeda, Cepheus, and Perseus, but it does not provide information about a widely accepted practice in ancient Greek life. The passage focuses on a particular mythological narrative rather than providing broader cultural or historical insights.