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In The Odyssey, what can be inferred about ancient Greek cultural values by Odysseus' slaughter of the suitors?

AViolence is never justified.
BEven heroes sometimes allow their emotions to get the better of them.
CIntelligence is more highly prized than physical strength.
DRevenge is sometimes justified, even if it involves violence.

I believe its either A or

B

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WorldlyGlass49

I would say the correct answer is B) Even heroes sometimes allow their emotions to get the better of them.
I am not completely sure, though.

melisarevilla

From the Odyssey, what can be inferred about ancient Greek cultural values by Odysseus' slaughter of the suitors is that even heroes sometimes allow their emotions to get the better of them.

D is not the answer because ancient Greeks did believe in revenge and avenging their people. Also A and C are not the answer because ancient Greeks believed in fights as a way to reclaim their territories and avenge their people. Therefore the answer is B, because in the Odyssey we see that even the strongest warrios can allow their emotions to get the better of them.

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